The Upper East Regional Police Command on Wednesday (2 November) held a memorial ceremony in honour of three personnel who died in the line of duty in 2021.
The three personnel were remembered during a parade held at the forecourt of the regional police headquarters.
They included the late general constables Emmanuel Akowuah and Adams Sule, who were shot dead by armed robbers while on patrol duty in Zuarungu, in the Bolgatanga East District.
The parade also remembered the late Constable Regina Agesu, who was also shot dead by some unknown gunmen in Bawku.
The Upper East Regional Police Commander, deputy commissioner of Police (DCOP) Darko Offei Lomotey, on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, laid a wreath for the fallen heroes.
The deputy regional police commander, assistant commissioner of Police (ACP), Yaw Tettegah, laid a wreath on behalf of the region, while chief inspector Lydia Wemegah laid a wreath on behalf of the bereaved families.
The short memorial parade was attended by members of the Ghana Police Service.
It was made up of 46 non-commissioned officers, one senior officer and officers with other ranks, with the Upper East Regional Police Regimental Band providing music in remembrance of their departed colleagues.
Senyalah Castro
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