The Policeman, Corporal Kwaku Wuo, stationed at the Kaneshie Police Station who single-handedly apprehended two armed robbers, shooting one in the process was yesterday promoted to Sergeant at the Police Headquarters in Accra.
He was also presented with a certificate of commendation by the Ag. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Ernest Owusu-Poku at a brief commendation ceremony attended by the rank and file of the Ghana Police Service at the Police Headquarters.
Mr. Owusu-Poku said that, "the singular action of Wuo has brought back smiles on the faces of all policemen and women, after the Accra Sports Stadium tragedy, which shook the foundation of the Service and adversely affected morale as service personnel became objects of public ridicule."
He said Wuo's gallant gesture should send a signal to Ghanaians that in spite of the unacceptable and unprofessional attitude of some service personnel, there are some who are prepared to exhibit the highest standards of professionalism in their work.
The IGP advised all policemen to emulate the bravery of the NCO to gain the respect of the public, adding, "no amount of stage-managed propaganda can win us public trust, confidence and co-operation. It is only a high standard of professionalism that can give us the co-operation we want the public to offer us."
He assured that the administration will acknowledge the good work of every personnel.
Sergeant Kwaku Wuo, 41, thanked the Police administration for recognising his good work and urged his other colleagues to emulate his example.
Part of his citation reads, "it is in this context of displaying unparalleled initiative, bravery, sense of patriotism and selfless devotion and risking your life in single-handedly arresting the armed robbers at Atico Junction on Saturday, 2nd June 2001 that the Administration has duly taken cognisance of and is rewarding you today. By this you have rekindled the spirit of the personnel and the Service as a whole."
