Mrs. Eunice Ohenewaa Ansu, the Municipal Chief Executive for Juaben, has appealed to the President and the Inspector General of Police to re-demarcate the police jurisdiction for the Nobewam-Bomfa to Achiase stretch from Konongo Police Command to Juaben Police Command.
According to her, the area has been plagued by armed robberies, instilling fear in residents, particularly commuters and market women who ply the route.
The MCE disclosed that the stretch currently falls under the Konongo Police Jurisdiction, making it difficult for the Juaben Police Command to effectively respond to crime incidents.
She stated that her outfit is often not informed of crime cases in the area, hindering their ability to respond and provide support.
The MCE emphasised that the re-demarcation was crucial to effectively combat the rising robberies and ensuring the safety of residents.
She reiterated the challenges of relying on the Konongo police for situational and crime incidents in the area.
The MCE’s appeal comes after a recent armed robbery incident at Adumasa, where she donated an undisclosed amount to cover the hospital bills of the victims.
Mrs. Ohenewaa Ansu expressed the need for effective policing and security measures to combat the rising robberies in the area and said the re-demarcation of police jurisdiction could be a crucial step in ensuring the safety and security of residents.
The Assembly Member for the Achiase Electoral Area revealed that similar robbery incidents had occurred in the area, resulting in loss of life and property.
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