The Ghana Police Service has disclosed that it has thoroughly investigated and dismissed reports of alleged militia training in Bawku, Upper East Region.
According to the Police, the claims circulating in recent publications are entirely baseless.
In a brief statement, the Police reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace and security in the region and condemned the spread of false information.
The Police assured the public that they are working diligently to identify and bring to justice those responsible for these false reports.
“The Ghana Police Service has noted with concern a publication alleging the training of some militiamen at Bawku in the Upper East Region. We wish to state that our investigation has found no evidence of such training in the area or its environs.”
“This is the second of such false publications within a week by some unpatriotic individuals intended to create unnecessary alarm and panic among the public. The Police are working to bring the perpetrators to book and the public should be assured that we will get them.”
𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐄 𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐀 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐓 𝐁𝐀𝐖𝐊𝐔
The Ghana Police Service has noted with concern a publication alleging the training of some militiamen at Bawku in the Upper East Region. pic.twitter.com/moZCI45rV5
— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) August 21, 2024
