A young female police officer who made what has been described as an insulting ethnocentric comment against the people of Wa in the Upper West Region is likely to face disciplinary action from the Service.
Believe Amedzro has been summoned by the Inspector General of Police for her comments on facebook which denigrated the residents.
Criticising a demonstration by youth in the area, the police woman suggested that Wa was "hell" with a hot scorching sun. "I don't know whether I am in hell or earth," she said.
Her comments have added a spark to an already angry residents who are protesting police shooting of a teacher.
Over the weekend shots were fired, tyres were burnt, cars were smashed all in protest over the shooting incident.
Just when the tension appeared to be easing, Believe Amedro threw in her tantrums on facebook, much to the chagrin of the youth in the area.
According to Joy FM, the whole community is talking about the publication.
"It is not right for her to insult us. The lady has to be dismissed; we stayed together with her, why should she insult us?" an angry resident asked.
"If you have the opportunity to serve us, serve us with diligence and don't insult us," another said.
The Upper West Regional Minister Suleman Alhassan told Joy News full scale investigations have begun.
He said the lady in question has been invited to Accra to explain the circumstances under which she made the comments.
Suleman was worried at the timing of the comments, particularly when the Upper West Police were attempting to resolve clashes between the residents and the police.
He was emphatic the comment is likely to deepen the mistrust between the police and the residents and called for better engagement between the police and the residents in order to solve the problem.
Meanwhile, the Upper West Regional Police Commander has apologised profusely for the conduct and "unguarded" comments by the officer.
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Residents of Wa in the Upper West region are seething with anger following abusive words heaped on them by a Policewoman on Facebook.
The officer, Believe Amedzro, described the residents as ‘fools’ and their forefathers ‘criminals’, on her Facebook wall Tuesday morning.The Cop is reportedly angered by the reaction of some residents following the unprovoked shooting of a motor rider by a Police officer in the town last Saturday.
The comment has sparked massive anger among residents with many calling for her immediate transfer from the Municipality. Others have also threatened to exact their own justice on her if the Police command does not take immediate action.
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I know how these people are and i support the policewoman.
Northerners live in zongos and do not obey any law. Two bald northerners will kill each over a comb if you give them the chance. I support Believe.
What is wrong with what she said? Is Wa not hell? Most of you here will refuse to go and work in Wa. So don't blame her.
Leave her in peace. she has told the truth. northerners are difficult people
I support her wholeheartedly. These northerners can kill each other over guinea fowl. She has stated her mind. The police command should not sent people to Wa if they are not willing to work there.
Northerners do not understand anything. They are lawless and sometimes behave erratically and whimsically. The policewoman has a right to say what she feels about the frustration of living and working with them.
I do not blame her. Northerners are difficult to live with. A lot of them are lawless and they frustrate any efforts to correct them. If any of you criticising Believe do not share her views, go to Wa and let us see whether you can do any better. Believe, I believe you. Wa is like hellllll.
look at some juju and primitive tribes (AYIGBE WOMAN) person insulting the people of Wa. i am most disappointed. i am happy that it is not an Akan or Ga. shame unto you let us develop the country and stop this non sense.
INDEED,YOUR MOUTH BE GUN.YOU HAVE SAID THE TRUTH UNTIMEOUSLY AND UNPROFESSIONALLY.THE FACT IS SIMPLE,IT IS ONLY THE LAW THAT DETERMINES YOUR CRIME.BY TRYING YOU IN A PUBLIC SPACE WOULD NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM.BACK AT THE NORTH ,MY PEOPLE ARE EMOTIONAL,LOGICAL SIEVING OF ISSUES ARE NOT EASY.WELL PACK YOUR THINGS AND LEAVE...
Hmmmmmm if these appalling words had come from an Akan ... your guess is as good as mine. Like the things we would be hearing from some politicians heh! Hmmmmm!