Young people in Tamale gathered on March 24, 2026, to voice their disapproval.
The protest was against the recall of the Inspector General of Police Special Operations Team.
This police unit is commonly called the Black Maria.
The team had been working in the Northern Region.
Protesters carried signs and chanted slogans.
They expressed concerns about security and the decision to remove the unit.
The IGP has not yet released an official statement regarding the recall.
The duration of the protest and the specific concerns raised by the youth are detailed in witness accounts.