IGP petitioned to re-deploy 'Black Maria' special operations in Tamale

Our Request We respectfully request that the Inspector General of Police: · Re-deploy the Black Maria Special Operations Task Force to the Northern Region as a matter of urgency; and · Retain DSP Bawah Abdul Jalil as the leader of the task force, in view of the proven results, discipline, and momentum recorded under his command; and · Institute clear oversight and accountability mechanisms alongside the redeployment, to guide the conduct of officers, ensure operations are carried out professionally and within the bounds of the law, and provide a proper channel for the public to report and have promptly addressed any complaints of excesses or misconduct.

Attached below is a full copy of the petition PETITION FOR THE RE-DEPLOYMENT OF THE IGP SPECIAL OPERATIONS TASK FORCE ("BLACK MARIA") UNDER DSP BAWAH ABDUL JALIL TO THE NORTHERN REGION We, the undersigned residents and concerned citizens of Tamale and the Northern Region, write to formally petition your outfit regarding the urgent need to redeploy the IGP Special Operations Task Force, popularly known as "Black Maria," led by DSP Bawah Abdul Jalil, back to the Northern Region.

Background The Black Maria task force was deployed to Tamale in November 2025 to reinforce security in response to growing public concern over armed robbery, drug peddling, and related crimes in the Northern Region.