The Vice President, Dr Alhaji Ma­hamadu Bawumia, yesterday joined hundreds of mourners at the forecourt of the State House in Accra to bid farewell to the late former Inspector General of Police (IGP) James Yalley Kwofie. Mr Kwofie who was the 12th IGP served from January 1,1990 to September 30,1996 and died at the age of 84. Vice President Alhaji Bawumia paying his last respects to the late IGP KwofiePhoto: Godwin Ofosu-Acheapong Mourners adorned in black including family took turns to file past the body in the casket which was later closed at 9am. The solemn funeral service was attended by personalities including the Minister for the Interior, Mr Henry Quartey; National Security Minister, Mr Albert Kan Dapaah; the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, members of the Police Management Board, heads of security agencies, Regional Commanders and retired IGPs. In a glowing tribute by the Ghana Police Service (GPS), which was read by the Direc­tor-General of Human Resource Department of the GPS, Commissioner of Police (COP) Daniel Afriyie said the late IGP's dedication and commitment to duty was exceptional. "There was no doubt that the image of the Service was lifted high during his tenure as IGP," he added.