We’ll Continue IGP’s Special Operations – NR Police Commander

IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno Explains Withdrawal of Police Special Operations Unit from Tamale

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has defended the decision to withdraw the Police Special Operations Taskforce from the Tamale metropolis in the Tamale in Ghana’s Northern Region. The withdrawal of the unit, popularly known as the “Black Maria,” recently sparked protests by youth groups in Tamale, who demanded that the taskforce return and continue its crackdown on illicit drug activities in the city. However, addr…

Northern Regional Police Command assures residents of continued security after “Black Maria” withdrawal

By Murtala Issah The Northern Regional Police Command has reiterated its commitment to maintaining law and order in the region following growing public concern about security after the withdrawal of the Inspector General of Police’s special taskforce, popularly known as “Black Maria.” At a press conference in Tamale, the Northern Regional Police Commander, DCOP Wisdom Lavoe, assured residents that the police remain fully in control of the securi…

We’ll Continue IGP’s Special Operations – NR Police Commander

DCOP Wisdom Lavoe   The Northern Regional Police Commander, DCOP Wisdom Lavoe, has assured residents of Tamale that the Regional Police Command will sustain the work of the Inspector General of Police (IGP’s) Christian Tetteh Yohuno, Special Operations Team after the unit’s withdrawal. “We will never relent in that effort and no vacuum will be created. We are going to take over and we are assuring the public that they can go on with their normal…