Wa killings: We are committed to maintaining law and order-IGP
Inspector General of Police, Dr. Akufo Dampare has assured the people of Wa in the Upper West region that, they will get to the bottom of the alleged killings in the region.
Speaking to the Chiefs and people of Wa, he stated that, they are committed to maintain law and order in the country and Upper West is not excluded.
Dr. Akufo Dampare has visited the Wa in the Upper West region following the killing of private security personnel in the area.
He together with some members of the Police Management Board and the Upper West Regional Police Command also paid a courtesy call on the Overlord of the Wa Traditional Area, Wa Naa Seidu Fuseini Pelpuo IV.
Earlier, the IGP and some members of the Police Management Board and the Regional Police Command embarked on a security tour in the municipality.
First to arrive in the region was the Interior Minister, Hon. Ambrose Dery who held a closed-door meeting with the regional security.
So far 10 private security men have been killed by unknown assailants in Wa within the last nine months with the latest incident happening last Friday.
This angered youth in the area, who protested the incessant killings.
Member of Parliament for Wa West, Hon. Peter Lanchene Toobu commended the IGP for visiting the region with his men to help protect the people from this alleged ritual killings.
