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Police Superintendent advocates
formation of neighbourhood watch committees
Danyame (Ash), July 27, GNA- Assistant Superintendent of
Police (ASP) Nicholas Opare Ofosuhene, Ahafo-Ano North
District Police Commander, on Thursday advocated the
formation of community neighbourhood watch committees
through out the country to support the police in combating
crime.
He said the District Police Command would assist any
community ready to form such committees, in the screening
and training of prospective members.
ASP Ofosuhene made the call at Danyame near Tepa, when he
was touring the District, to educate the people on the need
to support the police to boost security in the area, in view
of the insufficient number of police and the upsurge of
criminal activities.
He explained that the total number of police personnel at
Tepa, Mabang and Manfo was 39, which was woefully
inadequate.
He appealed to traditional rulers and the district assembly
to collaborate with the police to open police stations at
Twabidi, Subriso, Asuhyiae, Abonsuaso and Anyinasuso.
ASP Ofosuhene said the police in the district were
challenged by teenage pregnancy, defilement, rape,
drug-abuse, domestic violence against women and children,
illegal chainsaw operations, gambling and petty stealing
urged the people to volunteer information to enable the
police effectively fight crime.
He advised parents to be interested in their children's
education particularly the girl-child to enable them acquire
skills and knowledge needed for national development.
ASP Ofosuhene appealed to the youth to register with the
National Youth Employment Programme and to refrain from acts
that could bring them in conflict with the law.
The Police Commander had already visited Twabidi, Asuhyiae,
Subriso, Betiako and Abonsuaso as part of the sensitization
programme.
GNA
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