The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has urged the youth of Bawku to choose peace, offering them a pathway to meaningful opportunities through a dedicated police recruitment initiative.
During a visit to the conflict-affected town on Friday, April 11, IGP Yohuno commended the resilience and hard work of the residents and announced that a special recruitment team would be dispatched to prioritize youth from the area in the next round of police enlistment.
“When it comes to recruitment, we will give the people of Bawku priority. We will give the youth of Bawku priority, and so for that matter, a special team will come here to do special recruitment for the youth of Bawku,” he stated.
The IGP also stressed the importance of strong community-police relations, encouraging locals to speak up about any shortcomings on the part of law enforcement.
“I know how hardworking people from this area are. So we are pleading with you—just let us know where we are going wrong so we can quickly correct those things and make sure that you continue to work with our people diligently,” he added.
