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IGP Deploys Armoured Team To Nkwanta Over Security Concerns

Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has deployed a specialised police operations team to the Nkwanta Municipality to strengthen security and maintain peace in the area. The deployment is part of intensified measures to safeguard lives and property amid recurring communal tensions in the Oti Region.

A statement signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) John Nchor, Public Affairs Officer for the Oti Regional Police Command in Dambai, said the team has been provided with a multipurpose armoured vehicle to support its operations. The statement noted that the team arrived in Nkwanta on October 14, 2026, to reinforce existing personnel already on the ground.

According to the Police, the additional deployment is intended to reinforce the existing security presence and support ongoing joint Police-Military operations aimed at maintaining law and order in the municipality. The joint security forces say they remain committed to protecting residents and ensuring the safety of lives and property as operations continue.

The statement added that the public is urged to remain calm, cooperate with security personnel, volunteer credible information, and refrain from any acts that could undermine security operations. The Police emphasised that public cooperation remains essential to maintaining peace, security and stability in Nkwanta, urging residents to avoid misinformation and actions that could inflame tensions.

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Residents have been encouraged to provide credible information that could assist security agencies and to support efforts to sustain peace. The Oti Regional Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism and protection of lives and property, adding that operations will be intelligence-led and community-focused to restore lasting calm to Nkwanta Municipality.

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Author: Stella Sunu • Published on Howedey.com

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