Ashanti Regional Police Commander visits robbery-prone areas, assures residents of maximum protection
The Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Osei Akoto Arthur , has toured some armed robbery-prone areas in the region, assuring residents of maximum protection of lives and properties.
The visit comes after residents raised alarm over armed robbery activities in areas such as Kronum and its surroundings.
The tour was aimed at engaging residents, opinion leaders, and other stakeholders to gather firsthand information on the ground and find pragmatic solutions to the issue.
During the visit on Wednesday, DCOP Osei Akoto urged the public to report criminal activities to the police, emphasizing that reporting incidents helps gather evidence, even if stolen goods aren’t recovered.
He encouraged residents to break the mindset that reporting crimes is futile if goods aren’t recovered, stressing that “Reporting helps us build cases against criminals.”
The police team, which included senior officers, met with residents and stakeholders to discuss ways to curb the menace.
The delegation included DCOP Osei Akoto, the Deputy Regional Police Commander ACP Francis Kwame, DSP Andrews Adom Okyere, Gordon Ahianwo, ACP Ibrahim, Superintendent Christopher Owusu, Hon. Soul, and Hon. Obour, among others.
Source: /Ghana/otecfmghana.com/Jacob Agyenim Boateng
