Ghana’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuono, has raised serious concerns about what he describes as an alarming violent confrontations against police officers, military personnel, and other state officials across the country.

 Speaking on the recent surge in attacks, the IGP explained that the country is entering a worrying phase where groups of civilians feel emboldened to challenge state authority at the slightest opportunity.

 He cited a recent incident during a National Anti-Illegal Mining Operation Secretariat (NAiMOS) operation around Hwediem, where military officers came under attack by a group of individuals.

Police officers were quickly deployed to the scene to rescue the soldiers and stabilise the situation.

According to the IGP, the tension level was high, highlighting a growing trend of civilians confronting security forces.

 The IGP also referenced the incident at Ehi in the Volta Region, where a crowd attempted to pressure the police into releasing a suspect who had been arrested.

Although officers refused to release the suspect, the situation became chaotic, and the community’s reaction raised serious questions about rising indiscipline and hostility toward law enforcement.

 “We are now living in a country where indiscipline is very high.

People feel they can confront the police and the military without fear.

If we allow this to continue, a time will come when there will be nobody to protect citizens in times of difficulty,” the IGP warned.

 In response to the increasing attacks, the National Security Secretariat, led by the National Security Coordinator, in collaboration with the police and military, conducted a large-scale overnight operation across key communities.

 The operation, which covered Hwidiem and Kyansi, targeted individuals suspected of mobilising people to attack police and military personnel.

According to the IGP, the joint operation resulted in the arrest of over 400 suspects.

They are being transported to Kumasi for screening, with some expected to be transferred to Accra for further profiling.

 The IGP also drew attention to another worrying incident involving EPA officials who were conducting an environmental compliance exercise around Anwiani and Dakyin between Bekwai and Obuasi.

Residents in the area reportedly blocked the road and attempted to attack the officers.

In their effort to escape the violence, the officials had to take a long alternative route through Bibiani to Nkawie, during which their vehicle was involved in an accident that left some of them injured.

 “These situations clearly show a growing pattern where individuals and groups want to attack security personnel and state officials at the least instance,” the IGP stressed.

 He added that the recent Ahafo–Ashanti operation is part of a broader national crackdown to restore discipline and protect officers who are lawfully performing their duties.

 “The police and the military have launched a coordinated war against people who want to break the law.

We will not allow indiscipline to take root in this country,” he said.