Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno has been spotted in police protective gear as he leads a team of officers in Bawku in the Upper East Region following a violent incident in the area.

On Thursday, 10th April, he led a senior team of operations, investigations, and intelligence officers after a clash involving some youth of the town and the Police on Wednesday. One person, Fuseini Iddrisu, unfortunately lost his life during the incident.

Five other persons, including one Police officer and one Immigration officer sustained gunshot injuries and are on admission receiving medical attention, the Police noted in a statement.

Some properties belonging to the police including two vehicles and a rented police accommodation at Binduri as well as houses of some of the Police officers were damaged.

The visit forms part of efforts by the Ghana Police Service to obtain firsthand information on the situation and to evaluate the current security dynamics on the ground.

The delegation’s mission is to reinforce the ongoing collaboration between the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces in stabilizing Bawku and its surrounding communities.

Meanwhile, the Police Service has assured residents that all necessary security arrangements are being intensified to protect lives and property while working toward a lasting resolution to the tensions in the area.

Authorities have urged the public to remain calm and cooperate with security personnel as operations continue to restore normalcy.

The Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring peace and security across the country, emphasizing that any individuals found to be perpetuating violence will be dealt with according to the law.