The Inspector General of Police (IGP), COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has declared an all-out warfare on unlawful mining, generally known as “galamsey”, labelling it a major menace to nationwide safety and the atmosphere.
Talking on the Regional Police Commanders’ Convention, the IGP underscored the pressing want to accentuate efforts to fight unlawful mining actions, significantly within the Western North area, the place such operations have escalated.
IGP Yohuno revealed that armed criminals concerned in unlawful mining have perpetrated brutal assaults on harmless civilians, together with forest guards, with out justification.
He condemned these acts of lawlessness, stating,
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This lawlessness should not be allowed to proceed. We’re declaring warfare on unlawful mining, and I count on each regional commander to take decisive motion to carry perpetrators to justice.
IGP Yohuno reverses Dampare’s key Coverage lower than every week after taking workplace
In the meantime, IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno has reversed a key directive carried out by his predecessor, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, lower than every week after assuming workplace.
Underneath Dr Dampare’s administration, all police communications had been centralised on the headquarters in Accra, limiting regional and district officers from partaking immediately with the media.
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Whereas the coverage aimed to streamline data move and stop miscommunication, it confronted criticism for limiting the autonomy of regional instructions.
Critics argued that the centralised method was overly bureaucratic and will hinder swift responses in pressing conditions.
In a transfer to revive decentralised communication, IGP Yohuno introduced modifications to the system throughout a workshop for public relations officers on the Detective Coaching Faculty in Accra.
He emphasised the significance of collaboration and partnership in crime-fighting efforts, stating,
In instances when the general public calls for higher involvement and accountability in our service supply, a well-tested method ensures police legitimacy and boosts public confidence.
The IGP highlighted the crucial function of public affairs officers in fostering constructive interactions with the general public, which immediately impacts police effectiveness.
He additionally acknowledged the media as a key stakeholder in crime-fighting efforts, recognising its affect on public perceptions of the police service.
