By Kekeli K. Blamey
Adidome (V/R), April 16, GNA – The sole police patrol vehicle in Adidome, Central Tongu district, is out of commission for a few months, significantly impairing the Police Service’s ability to carry out their duties.
The absence of a functional patrol vehicle has hindered their operations, particularly in addressing residential thefts and robberies in villages where Fulani herders raise cattle.
Police personnel have resorted to using personal vehicles for operational purposes, a situation that is unsustainable in the long term.
This development has raised concerns about public safety and security in the district, with residents expressing worry about the increasing incidence of theft and robbery.
The Ghana News Agency confirmed that the lack of a patrol vehicle has severely limited the police’s ability to respond promptly to emergencies, thereby compromising their effectiveness in maintaining law and order in Central Tongu.
The Police are seeking urgent government assistance to procure a new vehicle, which they believe will enhance their operational capabilities and protect lives and properties in the district.
They called on Mr Alexander Roosevelt Hotordze, Member of Parliament (MP) for Central Tongu to collaborate with the District Assembly to address this challenge.
They believe that the MP and Mr Dodzi Addison Mornyuie, the new District Chief Executive of Central Tongu will engage with the District Police Command to find a lasting solution.
The Central Tongu district, with Adidome as its capital, spans 682.22 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 83,803 people.
The district’s predominantly rural landscape, with 86.5% of residents living in rural areas, presents unique policing challenges.
The terrain and demographics of the district necessitate a robust policing presence, which is currently compromised by the lack of a functional patrol vehicle.
Some residents have called on the government to provide the necessary resources to support the police in maintaining law and order in the district.
The Ghana News Agency spoke to some residents of Adidome, who expressed their concerns about the situation.
“The police are doing their best, but they need the necessary resources to do their job effectively,” said one resident. “Our security personnel need a functional police patrol vehicle to ensure our safety and security.”
Mr Amos Dukpey, another resident said, “the government should prioritize the procurement of a new patrol vehicle for the police. This will help to boost their activities and enable them to perform effectively.
“Robbery cases are going on every day, our brothers and sisters are murdered as well. Government should sit up and procure the necessary for the Police so that they can protect us.”
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