Kpandai District Chief Government (DCE) Haruna Abdulkarim mentioned there are plans to ascertain further police stations and police posts in hard-to-reach communities within the district to assist enhance safety protection and emergency response..
In line with the DCE, insufficient police infrastructure and lengthy distances between communities, together with deplorable street circumstances, stay main security challenges within the area.
Mr. Abdulkarim famous that Kpandayi is primarily an agricultural space the place disputes over land, chiefdom-related unrest and agricultural land are frequent, stressing that the institution of extra safety forces and the deployment of further personnel will assist guarantee well timed response to incidents.
“We’re witnessing a excessive incidence of land-related conflicts and violence, typically escalating into conflicts and assaults. Rising safety presence will assist forestall and comprise such incidents,” he mentioned.
Mr Abdulkarim advised Graphic On-line that the district council was contemplating establishing police stations in strategic communities comparable to Kumudi, Kabonure, Ronto Kupajai and Gulbi, in response to considerations from some residents about restricted police visibility and delays in responding to incidents.
He mentioned the proposed location was strategically chosen to reinforce safety operations and enhance residents’ entry to police companies.
“The remoteness of communities in Kpandai makes it troublesome for safety personnel to reply rapidly to incidents and supply companies successfully,” he mentioned.
Mr. Abdulkarim famous that attributable to restricted safety personnel, they typically depend on parliamentarians and conventional authorities to handle security-related incidents earlier than police arrive on the scene.
Relating the deserted District Police Headquarters and Ghana Nationwide Hearth Service tasks, Mr. Abdulkarim mentioned Parliament has begun equipping the amenities in order that they’ll start operations instantly.
“The 2 tasks are at present being ready for police occupation and I can guarantee residents that Kpandai could have the district police headquarters operational within the coming weeks,” he mentioned.
He added that personnel have already been deployed to the fireplace station and efforts are additionally underway to safe lodging for the district hearth command.
Abdulkarim additional urged residents to cooperate with safety businesses to keep up peace within the district, stressing that growth can solely thrive in a peaceable atmosphere.
Mr Daniel Ntesile Mbamoen, Member of Parliament for Gurbi Constituency, thanked the DCE and Parliament for listening to calls for added police stations and police posts to enhance entry to safety companies and deal with rising safety considerations.
