By Evans Worlanyo Ameamu
Keta (V/R), April 23, GNA – Suspected burglars have broken into the administrative block of the Keta Municipal Hospital in the Volta Region and made away with two laptops.
The incident occurred on Monday, April 20, late at night, raising fresh concerns about security at the facility.
The Hospital Administrator, Faruk Iddrisu, told the Ghana News Agency that the suspects were believed to have gained access by damaging part of the building before entering the office.
He said the method suggested a premeditated operation targeting the hospital’s administrative wing and confirmed that the case had been reported to the police for investigation.
Mr Iddrisu noted that this was not the first security breach at the hospital, recalling a similar incident in 2024 when thieves stole an undisclosed sum of money, although no arrests were made.
He appealed to staff to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to help prevent future incidents and protect hospital property.
“As management, we hope police investigations will track down the perpetrators and recover the stolen laptops, which contain important administrative data,” he said.
The Keta Divisional Police Commander, Maxwell Agye-Agyemang, confirmed the incident and said full-scale investigations had begun, assuring the public that the case was being treated seriously.
He stated that no arrests had been made and appealed to the public to volunteer relevant information to support investigations.
The incident has sparked reactions among residents, with some expressing concern over the absence of CCTV cameras at the facility.
A resident, Perpetual Amuzu, said surveillance cameras could have helped identify the culprits and described the lack of such basic security measures as worrying.
She called on hospital authorities, the Municipal Assembly, philanthropists and the public to support efforts to equip the facility with security systems such as CCTV cameras, burglar-proofing and improved lighting.
The concerns come as the hospital enjoys regional recognition, having recently been adjudged the best hospital in the Volta Region and preparing to mark its 100th anniversary this year.
Residents said the milestone should be matched with modern security infrastructure to protect lives, property and sensitive data, warning that repeated thefts could undermine public confidence and disrupt healthcare delivery.
They urged collaboration between hospital management, staff, the police and relevant authorities to strengthen security measures.
Staff have also been advised to secure valuable items and remain alert, especially during night duty.
Meanwhile, the Ghana News Agency has gathered that similar incidents have been reported at other hospitals in southern Volta, including South Tongu District Hospital at Sogakope, Ketu South Municipal Hospital at Aflao and Akatsi South Municipal Hospital at Akatsi, raising calls for urgent attention.
GNA
Edited by: Maxwell Awumah/Audrey Dekalu