22-02-14
The Upper East Regional Police Command says
it will enhance proactive measures and work tirelessly to weed out criminals
that are bent on dragging the name of the service into disrepute. Moreover,
personnel of the service will be resourced to handle miscreants in the society
in order to bring crime rate to its barest minimum and if possible
eliminated. The in-coming regional
Police Commander, ACP Simon Afeku gave the assurance at the Annual end of year
get-together popularly known in the service as the West African Security and
Social Activity (WASSA) of the Ghana Police Service in Bolgatanga. ACP Simon
Afeku, reiterated his resolve to foster good relation with all supporting
agencies including the media, adding that security was a shared responsibility.
He moreover pledged to deal decisively with persons that have the intention to
live above the law. The out-going regional Police Commander, ACP Isaac Alex
Quainoo re-emphasised the role of the police in dealing with crime in the
region. He entreated the police to be extra vigilant in clamping down on
criminals whose activities pose a security threat to the prevailing peace of
the region and the country at large. He also tasked personnel of the service to
remain professional and create room for public co-operation to expose criminals
from their hide outs. Giving statistics on the crime rate in the region, ACP
Alex Quainoo said cases of robbery, rape and murder witnessed a significant
reduction whilst cases of deaths through accidents reduced from 3,516 last year
as against 3,155 cases recorded in 2012. He added that though 61 deaths were
recorded, those incidents occurred from areas where vigorous road safety
exercises were not carried out. He however implored the police to intensify
their operations to reduce the number of deaths in the region. He expressed the
hope that his successor would continue from where he left to enable the region
enjoy relative peace and security. Meanwhile, the deputy regional commander,
ACP Peterkin Gyinae, is schedule to go
on transfer to the Volta Region as the substantive regional commander.
GBC END
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