We need spiritual backing to succeed – Ghana Police

General News of Monday, 26 January 2015

Source: Citifmonline.com

DCOP Yohuno

The Accra Police Commander DCOP Christian Tetteh Yohuno has encouraged the public to pray for the Police Service because they need the spiritual protection of God to augment the physical efforts to combat crime and keep the country’s peace.

According to police commander, the work of the Police required the support from the spiritual realm and called for prayers for the Service.

He made the remarks in an interview with Citi News on the maiden prayer and thanksgiving service to be held by the Accra Police Command on Friday.

He said, “At least we’ve entered a new year, there is a need as peacemakers we need the strength of God,” adding “we work in the physical realm and we also need the spiritual protection as we do our work.”

He explained, “Our work is such that we need to give protection to people, so he who gives protection also needs protection.”

DCOP Yohuno further stated that the prayer programme is something new the police service is introducing in the region and hope it will be sustained,” adding that the Inspector General of Police has promised to grace the occasion as well as all police commanders in Accra.