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July 10, 2025
A specialized police team has been deployed to Yeji and surrounding communities to boost patrol in an attempt to help curb highway robberies in the area.
The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, disclosed this in parliament when responding to question on the growing insecurity particularly highway robberies along the Ejura-Yeji corridor.
The Minister in response to The Member of Parliament for Pru East, Emmanuel Kwaku Boam’s urgent question affirmed that the Ministry has taken concrete steps to strengthen security and curb armed robbery attacks in the area.
“Currently, there is only one barrier and a checkpoint on the Ejura-Yeji stretch. The Command plans to establish additional sub-checkpoints at Ejura Nkwanta and Korontihene junction, to be reinforced by a dedicated patrol team along the road,” he stated.
He also disclosed that 50 specially trained police officers have been deployed to the Yeji-Atebubu stretch, along with a new pickup vehicle to support their operations. However, the Minister highlighted logistical challenges, citing the need for additional manpower and vehicles to sustain the initiative.
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