The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has withdrawn its personnel from all police checkpoints in the North East and Upper East Regions following the tragic death of Constable Damoah Seth.
Sources say the decision was taken as a mark of respect for the fallen officer and to allow for a joint investigation into the incident. The move is also described as a temporary measure to enable a reorganisation of security arrangements in the affected areas.
The withdrawal has, however, raised concerns among residents, particularly in the North East and Upper East Regions, with fears of increased lawlessness due to the absence of police presence at checkpoints, especially at night.
Police in Bolgatanga have begun a joint investigation with their counterparts in Walewale after a deadly attack on a bus and a police checkpoint between Karimenga in the North East Region and Pwalugu in the Upper East Region.
Constable Oppong Damoah Seth, who was due for promotion in January 2026, was allegedly shot and killed by unknown gunmen at about 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2025.
As of Tuesday, January 6, 2026, checks revealed that all checkpoints along the Walewale–Nasia–Tamale highway remained closed, heightening security concerns for commuters and residents, particularly during night travel.
The Ghana Police Service is yet to officially announce when the checkpoints will be reinstated, as investigations into the attack continue.
Reported By Tahiru Apiliye’s
