Winneba (C/R), May 1, Ghanadot/GNA—The
Effutu Municipal Police Command have put in place adequate
preparation and measures to ensure peace and security in the
municipality during and after the celebration of Aboakyer
festival of the chiefs and people of Effutu Traditional Area.
They have therefore warned that the police would deal
drastically with anyone would like to foment trouble or disturb
the peace in the area.
The Municipal Police Commander, Assistant Superintendent of
Police (ASP) Francis Yiribaare said these in statement issued to
the press in Winneba on Thursday.
He said in collaboration with the Regional Police command,
sufficient human and logistical resources have been mobilized
for the purpose of providing adequate safety and security for
people of all walks of life
including foreigners, tourist participating in the festival.
The command said, it “recognizes the positive impact a peaceful
and successful festival holds for the people of the Effutu
Traditional Area and the country at large”.
It therefore urged all and sundry to comport themselves properly
and avoid conducts that have the potential of creating violence
and disorder to mar the beauty of the event.
The statement said the carrying of offensive instruments like
sticks, stones, cutlasses, knives and singing of provocative
songs should be avoided.
“The commander reminded the public that the police are
determined to maintain law and order as well as protect life and
property and will not intimidate, molest or in any way mistreat
law abiding people”.
The statement advised miscreants and other criminals, pick
pocket, thieves, trickiest, fraudsters and other trouble makers
to stay way or desist from such anti-social conducts in their
own interest.
He said such people, when found will be arrested and prosecuted
in the interest of peace and justice.
Meanwhile, the Aboakyer festival would reach its climax on
Saturday, May 2 when the two Asafo Companies would go to bush to
capture a live deer.
The first animal to be brought to the durbar ground is stepped
on by the Omanhene, Neenyi Ghartey with his left foot to signify
its acceptance for the traditional customs.
GNA
