Ghana: IGP Angry Over Increase in Criminal Cases

Wa — THE INSPECTOR-General of Police (IGP) has expressed worry over the unprecedented rise in the region's criminal cases recorded in the year 2011, saying the situation is inexcusable. The Upper West Region recorded 221,107 criminal cases last year.

The Police chief, who undertook a tour of the Upper West Region, described the situation as totally unacceptable and warned that his administration would no longer tolerate the 'lukewarm attitude' of some police detectives, whose actions are tarnishing the service's image.

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