The Ghana Police Service has stated that there is no evidence supporting recent claims of militia training in Bawku, Upper East Region.

In a statement, the Police emphasized their commitment to maintaining peace and security in the region while denouncing the spread of false information.

They also assured the public that they are actively working to identify and prosecute those responsible for these baseless allegations.

“The Ghana Police Service has noted with concern a publication alleging the training of some militiamen at Bawku in the Upper East Region. We wish to state that our investigation has found no evidence of such training in the area or its environs.”

“This is the second of such false publications within a week by some unpatriotic individuals intended to create unnecessary alarm and panic among the public. The Police are working to bring the perpetrators to book and the public should be assured that we will get them.”

𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐄 𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐀 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐓 𝐁𝐀𝐖𝐊𝐔The Ghana Police Service has noted with concern a publication alleging the training of some militiamen at Bawku in the Upper East Region. pic.twitter.com/moZCI45rV5— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) August 21, 2024