Tamale (N/R), April 22, GNA - The Police Administration has

appointed an Assistant Commissioner of Police, (ACP) George Tuffour, as

the new Commander of the Northern Region Police Command. ACP Tuffuor, until his appointment, was the Deputy Upper East

Regional Police Commander. He succeeds Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Roy Amuni, who retired from active Service on Wednesday, after attaining the

compulsory retiring age in the Ghana Police Service. DCOP Amuni officially handed over the Command Baton to ACP

Tuffour at a ceremony at the forecourt of the Regional Police Command in

Tamale on Wednesday. The ceremony, which was also used to 93pull-out" DCOP Mr Amuni

from active service, was attended by members of the Regional Security

Council, including the Regional Minister and his Deputy and as heads of

other security agencies in the region. In his acceptance speech, ACP Tuffour appealed to all stakeholders to

offer him the needed support to discharge his duties effectively, saying:

"policing is a shared responsibility of both, the police and the citizenr= y". "With peace and security, we can all achieve our potential and bring

about the needed development in the region," he said. "With your support, we will do all we can to ensure that peace is

maintained in the region for prosperity to be in its trail". ACP Mr Tuffour commended his predecessor for his sterling efforts,

which had ensured peace and security in the region, and the country as a

whole. DCOP Amuni, who is retiring after 39 years, advised police personnel,

especially the young ones, not to relent in their efforts but continue to

discharge their duties professionally without fear or favour even in the fa= ce

of challenges. He urged them to let discipline be their guiding principle, saying:

"Always endeavour to win the respect and goodwill of the public, without

whose support, you will not find things easy." He advised personnel to take advantage of the available educational

opportunities to upgrade their knowledge to ensure effective policing. Mr Paul Tawiah Quaye, Inspector General of Police (IGP), in a

message delivered on his behalf by DCOP Mr Robert Ayalingo, Brong

Ahafo Regional Police Commander, expressed gratitude to DCOP Amuni

for his dedication and commitment to duty. Mr Moses Bukari Mabengba, Northern Regional Minister, described

DCOP Amuni as a perfect gentleman, who had been of tremendous help to

the security of the region. He expressed hope that the new Regional Commander would emulate

him.