400 police officers deployed to support the enskinment of the Kpampayaa Naa Yakubu in Yendi

According to ASP Akumey, a lot of VIP are expected to grace the occasion, adding that police personnel will be stationed at all entry points to the palace and along the routes to be used by ing dignitaries.

Barricades will be used to create entry and exit lanes The Deputy Crime Officer said the police have been working with traditional authorities, youth groups, and community leaders in the days leading up to the event.

As we speak, my regional commander is on the ground; all the briefings and deployments have been made to ensure everyone is safe' Meanwhile preparations are underway at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi ahead of the arrival of senior government officials on Friday for the climax of the funeral rites of the late King of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abubakari II, which is the enskinment of the Regent Speaking to JoyNews, the Public Relations Officer of the palace said dignitaries expected include President John Dramani Mahama, the former Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, and members of Parliament, among others.