IGP Orders Immediate Release of Kwahu Queen Mother, Calls for Full Investigation

Tension in the Kwahu Traditional Area has begun to ease following news that the Queen Mother, who was reportedly taken during a controversial police operation earlier this morning, has been released on the orders of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP).

According to police sources, the IGP intervened immediately after receiving reports of the incident, directing that the Queen Mother be freed without delay. Her release comes amid growing public concern and heightened scrutiny over the circumstances that led to the dawn operation at the Abene Palace.

In a swift response to the unfolding situation, the IGP has tasked the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) to launch a full-scale investigation into the conduct of the officers involved. The Bureau is expected to examine the legality of the operation, determine whether due process was followed, and identify any officers whose actions may have breached professional standards.

Officials say any personnel found culpable will face appropriate sanctions.

Meanwhile, security has been significantly intensified in and around the Kwahu area to maintain calm and protect residents as the investigation proceeds. Additional police presence has been deployed to reassure the public and prevent any escalation of tensions following the morning’s events.

The release of the Queen Mother is expected to bring some relief to traditional authorities and residents who were alarmed by the unexpected operation and the uncertainty that followed.

This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as the police investigation unfolds.