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.
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.”
Source: GNA
