The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has revealed that several police officers deployed to the Bawku enclave are considering resigning if their transfer requests are not approved.
He explained that the deteriorating security situation in the area has made duty posts extremely dangerous, with some officers stationed at checkpoints attacked and killed within the last three months amid ongoing unrest.
Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, February 10, the Minister urged lawmakers from affected constituencies to work closely with security agencies to restore calm and ensure a safer working environment for officers on the ground.
“I have had instances where some officers say that if you don’t transfer me from that area, I will rather resign. Why? Because the citizens themselves over there are not helpful. To the extent that people have the courage to go and openly fire at police officers and kill them at the checkpoints. At a point in time, the IGP had to withdraw all police officers from checkpoints,” Mr. Muntaka said.
He clarified that the withdrawal was temporary and not a long-term solution, stressing that officers’ protection must be strengthened rather than abandoning posts.
“I had to insist that the answer is not to withdraw but rather position them with armoured vehicles. As MPs, we need to work with these security people so that we will be able to create an enabling environment within the area so they can assist and help us,” he added.
The Interior Minister’s comments underscore the growing risks faced by security personnel in Bawku, where persistent disturbances continue to threaten both officers and civilians, prompting renewed calls for collaboration between community leaders, lawmakers, and law enforcement to restore stability.
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