[ 2011-04-22 ]

ACP Tuffour takes over Command of N/R Police
The Police Administration has appointed an
Assistant Commissioner of Police, (ACP) George
Tuffour, as the new Commander of the Northern
Region Police Command.

ACP Tuffuor, until his appointment, was the Deputy
Upper East Regional Police Commander.

He succeeds Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP)
Roy Amuni, who retired from active Service on
Wednesday, after attaining the compulsory retiring
age in the Ghana Police Service.

DCOP Amuni officially handed over the Command
Baton to ACP Tuffour at a ceremony at the
forecourt of the Regional Police Command in Tamale
on Wednesday.

The ceremony, which was also used to
“pull-out” DCOP Amuni from active service, was
attended by members of the Regional Security
Council, including the Regional Minister and his
Deputy and as heads of other security agencies in
the region.

In his acceptance speech, ACP Tuffour appealed to
all stakeholders to offer him the needed support
to discharge his duties effectively, saying:
“policing is a shared responsibility of both,
the police and the citizenry”.

“With peace and security, we can all achieve our
potential and bring about the needed development
in the region,” he said.

“With your support, we will do all we can to
ensure that peace is maintained in the region for
prosperity to be in its trail”.

ACP Tuffour commended his predecessor for his
sterling efforts, which had ensured peace and
security in the region, and the country as a
whole.

DCOP Amuni, who is retiring after 39 years,
advised police personnel, especially the young
ones, not to relent in their efforts but continue
to discharge their duties professionally without
fear or favour even in the face of challenges.

He urged them to let discipline be their guiding
principle, saying: “Always endeavour to win the
respect and goodwill of the public, without whose
support, you will not find things easy.”

He advised personnel to take advantage of the
available educational opportunities to upgrade
their knowledge to ensure effective policing.

Mr Paul Tawiah Quaye, Inspector General of Police
(IGP), in a message delivered on his behalf by
DCOP Robert Ayalingo, Brong Ahafo Regional Police
Commander, expressed gratitude to DCOP Amuni for
his dedication and commitment to duty.

Mr Moses Bukari Mabengba, Northern Regional
Minister, described DCOP Amuni as a perfect
gentleman, who had been of tremendous help to the
security of the region.

He expressed hope that the new Regional Commander
would emulate him.

Source - GNA

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