The Member of Parliament for Talensi, Daniel Dung Mahama, says he is working closely with the District Security Council to address the recent surge in armed robbery cases in the district.
Speaking on A1 Radio’s Day Break Upper East programme with Seidu Mutawakil, Mr. Mahama admitted that the situation had worsened over the past one to two years, with armed robbers killing more than four people in Talensi.
“In the last one year or two, we have had armed robbers kill more than four people in Talensi. These are people who had gone to work and were returning home,” he lamented.
The MP acknowledged that the persistent attacks and loss of lives have created fear and anxiety among residents across affected communities.
He recounted several disturbing incidents, including the shooting of a nursing mother whose breast still contains bullet fragments, and victims who were assaulted with gun butts, resulting in long-term injuries.
“Some of our brothers who were hit with the butt of a gun have had their ears affected. Some who were attacked later die after six months or a year. The snatching of motorbikes and the humiliation people go through is not good,” Mr. Mahama said.
Despite the severity of the situation, the MP assured residents that urgent steps are being taken to restore security in the area.
“I have personally contacted the Minister for the Interior, the Regional Minister and the Regional Police Commander,” he disclosed.
Mr. Mahama said Talensi has benefited from new security logistics, including one of the newly acquired police mokes provided by President John Mahama, which has been deployed within the district. He added that a pickup truck has also been assigned to patrol key routes, particularly roads leading to mining areas.
He further proposed the deployment of an additional moke to patrol the road linking Zuarungu in the Bolgatanga East District to Talensi.
According to the MP, fuel shortages that previously hampered police operations have been addressed, with two large-scale mining companies in the district now providing 220 litres of petrol or diesel weekly to support patrols.
“This support will help make armed robbery a thing of the past,” he said.
Mr. Mahama also appealed to residents to cooperate with security agencies by reporting suspected criminals to enable swift action.
Source: A1 Radio | 101.1 Mhz | Mark Kwasi Ahumah Smith | Bolgatanga
