Upsurge of armed robbery and motorbike snatching case in Bolgatanga

DCOP Simon Afeku outraged about the upsurge of criminal activities under his watch

Bolga MCE appeal to residents to assist police in clamping down on criminals

The Bolgatanga Municipality is becoming famous for criminal activities such as armed robbery and the snatching of motorbikes.

People who fall prey to these nefarious activities are often assaulted and inflicted with machete wounds.

Others have incidentally lost their lives in the wake of such robbery attacks.

The Municipal Chief Executive, Philip Aboore who is disturbed about the turn of event has cautioned residents of the municipality and beyond to strictly adhere to common safety measures to avoid unforeseen attacks.

The MCE told Radio Ghana’s Isaac Asare that though he acknowledges the visibility of police personnel at vantage points within the municipality, the total safety of the people will be guaranteed if they support the police.

Commenting on the absence of street lights in some communities, the MCE said the assembly is working assiduously to provide electricity to those areas.

In an exclusive interview, the Regional Police Commander, DCOP Simon Afeku said his office is equally worried about the upsurge of crime related activities under his watch and will deal decisively with anyone found culpable.

He said as citizens, it behoves us to expose criminals living within our communities and not give countenance by harbouring them.

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