The Ghana Police Service announced fresh security rules after attacks on officers and their families in Bawku and nearby areas. These attacks happened amid tensions threatening national security operations in the Upper East Region. Bawku sits near Ghana's borders with Burkina Faso and Togo, where violence often erupts from chieftaincy disputes and ethnic conflicts. These conflicts have turned deadly for both civilians and security forces working to keep peace.
Police Chief Christian Tetteh Yohuno banned officers and families from moving into the Bawku area temporarily. This comes after two uniformed officers died when someone shot them riding a motorcycle in Binduri near Bawku. The attack happened shortly after Yohuno visited to call for peace. He ordered all officers in Bawku to wear protective gear always and travel with armored escorts. The police called these measures necessary for officers working in one of Ghana's most dangerous security zones.
Public mistrust makes the situation harder as some people think police helped kill a youth leader. This fueled anger toward law enforcement agencies. Police leaders promised to restore calm but said officer safety remains their priority. Yohuno stressed they need intelligence-based policing and community support to reduce violence. Security officials watch the situation closely as they try to stabilize Bawku and protect everyone caught in recurring violence.
Police Chief Christian Tetteh Yohuno banned officers and families from moving into the Bawku area temporarily. This comes after two uniformed officers died when someone shot them riding a motorcycle in Binduri near Bawku. The attack happened shortly after Yohuno visited to call for peace. He ordered all officers in Bawku to wear protective gear always and travel with armored escorts. The police called these measures necessary for officers working in one of Ghana's most dangerous security zones.
Public mistrust makes the situation harder as some people think police helped kill a youth leader. This fueled anger toward law enforcement agencies. Police leaders promised to restore calm but said officer safety remains their priority. Yohuno stressed they need intelligence-based policing and community support to reduce violence. Security officials watch the situation closely as they try to stabilize Bawku and protect everyone caught in recurring violence.
