Upper East Regional Police Commander, DCOP Simon Afeku, has asked residents of the region not to see visibility of Police Personnel on their roads as a form of intimidation but rather a way of ensuring a crime free and accident free yuletide.
According to him, the festive season is when criminals want to cash in hence the need to nip indiscipline issues in the bud by deploying of a chunk of their personnel onto the roads and other volatile areas in the region.
He mentioned that his outfit had already deployed personnel to all parts of the region especially to areas where human activities will increase as a result of social and religious gatherings such as churches, clubs and parties.
He cautioned road users against reckless riding and driving and called on passengers and all individuals to report anybody who rides or drives recklessly in order to prevent unwanted deaths this festive season.
He urged the people of the Upper East region to exercise their civil right of cautioning drivers and also report drivers whose reckless driving should be brought to book but advised that they respect all road regulations.
DCOP Afeku called on everyone in the region to ensure personal security saying “this is the period when armed robbers want make a lot of money so those who handle cash and other valuables should take caution. Don’t let us provide the opportunity to greedy criminals to carry out their criminal trade.”
He warned against people staying out of their houses late into the night saying that at least one individual should be left at home to ensure maximum security for their houses.
He indicated that his outfit will work closely with other security agencies to ensure crime free holidays but called on residents to assist the police to flush out criminals by providing the police with accurate information.
He used the opportunity to wish all residents of the region a merry Christmas and a crime free New Year.
By: Offei-Akoto Ayeh | A1RADIOONLINE.com | GHANA
