News:
March 26, 2018
Minister of the Interior, Ambrose Dery, had indicated on the floor of Parliament that government is very committed in the fight against armed robbery in its bid it is retooling the police service to equip them with additional patrol vehicles and logistic to enable them discharge their duties efficiently.
According to the Minister there is increase patrol on the Sawla-Damango-Wa highways which is factored in the operational plan of the police service.
He further noted that the police had stepped up its intelligence operations across the country which is yielding enormous results in the arrest of persons involved in crime.
Member of Parliament for Sawla/Tuna/Kalba Andrew Dari Chiwitey wanted to know what the Interior Ministry doing to curb consistent robberies on the Sewla-Damongo and Sawla-Wa highways.
Mr. Speaker, “Operation Calm Life” which is a joint police/military operation has also been intensified along the corridor in the fight against crime and armed robbery. Security is a shared responsibility “we will play our part” much will depend on information from the public in order to arrest these robbers, he said.
Information received from the Ghana police service indicates there has been only 1 reported robbery within the area this year, they question of what the Ministry is doing to curb robberies in the areas is an over exaggeration of the situation on the ground, he told the House.
By: Kwaku Sakyi-Danso/ghanamps.com