The Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, was met by a hostile crowd of youth in Bawku when he visited the town on Friday, April 11, 2025.
The incensed crowd expressed their anger in a glaring manner at the sight of the Police Chief, hooting at him as they surged toward his official vehicle, a Toyota Land Cruiser.
As the charged crowd moved toward the vehicle and sensing danger, the IGP’s vehicle the driver moved from the scene in an attempt to prevent harm to the vehicle and the IGP.
It is unclear why the agitated youth were so furious with the IGP.
Meanwhile, the IGP has called for forgiveness from the people of Bawku, acknowledging concerns about the conduct of the police in the area and appealing for peace amid ongoing tensions.
During the visit to Bawku on Friday, April 11, the IGP met with the Bawku Naba and other stakeholders, where he offered an open apology for any wrongdoing by the police in their efforts to maintain law and order.
“We are the people to work with you. And as a result of doing this work, one or two people will make some mistakes,” COP Yohuno said. “So let us make sure that we correct those mistakes so that we can continue to work together.”
Addressing the youth and the general public directly, the IGP acknowledged the messages displayed on placards and assured them that the police were taking their concerns seriously. He pleaded for calm and cooperation.
“It is my prayer that we work together so that the burning of houses, the burning of police posts, and all these things will stop. We are appealing to you through the overlord. We are appealing to him to talk to the youth to cease fire,” he said.
