The Interior Minister, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has revealed that several police officers stationed in the Bawku enclave are threatening to resign if their requests for transfers are not approved, citing the increasing dangers of their current postings.
Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, February 10, Mr. Muntaka said the security situation in the area has deteriorated sharply over the past three months, with officers at checkpoints being attacked and, in some cases, killed amid ongoing unrest.
“I have had instances where some officers say that if you don’t transfer me from that area, I will rather resign,” the Minister told Parliament. He explained that residents in the area have at times openly attacked police personnel, forcing the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to temporarily withdraw officers from some checkpoints.
Mr. Muntaka emphasized that the withdrawal was a short-term measure, not a permanent solution. He stressed that officers’ protection must be strengthened, including positioning personnel with armoured vehicles, rather than abandoning posts.
The Minister urged Members of Parliament from affected constituencies to work closely with security agencies to restore order and create a safer working environment for police officers on the ground.
His remarks underscore the escalating risks faced by law enforcement in Bawku, highlighting the urgent need for collaboration among MPs, community leaders, and security agencies to ensure the safety of both officers and civilians.
