IGP Yohuno Storms Bawku To Restore Calm

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has led a high-powered team of security experts, operational team, investigation and intelligence officers to Bawku in the Upper East Region to assess the security situation on the ground after a group of agitated youth allegedly set ablaze the residence of the Member of Parliament for the area, Mahama Ayariga.

This move follows a violent confrontation between some youth and the police, during which one person, Fuseini Iddrisu, tragically lost his life.

Five others, including a police officer and an immigration officer, sustained gunshot wounds and are currently receiving medical treatment.

Calm was restored in Bawku on April 9, 2025, through a joint operation by the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces.

The incident occurred in Wiidi, a suburb of Bawku.

Reports indicate that the MP’s residence was initially attacked by youth pelting stones, breaking windows and other parts of the building. The assault escalated into an arson attack the following morning.

The violence is believed to have been triggered by outrage over the alleged killing of a young man by the police.

In a statement released by the Ghana Police Service yesterday, April 10, the Service said, “While at Bawku, the IGP and his team will also commiserate with the deceased family, visit the injured persons on admission and reach out to officers who lost their properties as a result of the violence.”

The Police assured the public of their continued collaboration with the Ghana Armed Forces, traditional authorities, opinion leaders, and other stakeholders to maintain peace, security, and law and order in Bawku.

Read full statement below:

INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE (IGP) LEADS DELEGATION TO BAWKU FOLLOWING A VIOLENT INCIDENT

1. The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, today, 10th April, 2025 leads a team comprising operations, investigation and intelligence officers to Bawku in the Upper East region to attain first-hand knowledge and assess the security situation on the ground.
2. The Ghana Police Service working with the Ghana Armed Forces, yesterday, 9th April, 2025 restored calm at Bawku following violence involving some youth of the town and the Police.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Security has since been intensified at Bawku and surrounding communities as joint Police and Military patrols continue.
6. While at Bawku, the IGP and his team will also commiserate with the deceased family, visit the injured persons on admission and reach out to officers who lost their properties as a result of the violence.
7. We would like to assure the public that the Ghana Police Service will continue to work with the Ghana Armed Forces, chiefs, opinion leaders and all other stakeholders to ensure security, law and order at Bawku.