WITH immediate effect, the Ashanti Regional Police Command is to deploy armed policemen on passenger buses in the region which embark on long-distance journeys.
The initiative is the result of consultations between the police and major transport operators in the region on how to deal with highway crime.
Giving assurance of the preparedness of the police to clamp down on criminals who operate on the highways, the statement said the public could contact the police in the Ashanti Region on 03220-22323 or 03220-26220 in cases of emergency.
A statement signed by the Regional Police Commander, Mr Patrick Timbilla, explained that buses that travel long distances would be provided with adequate security to ensure the safety of passengers .
It said, “Passengers on such buses are entreated to co-operate and support the policemen when there is any intervention to address a security issue in the course of the voyage especially during armed robbery attacks.”
The statement also advised that passengers noticing any suspicious event or movement should not hesitate to notify the police.
The statement said in Accra, the public could also contact the police on 0302-773695 or 0302-773906.
Describing the collaboration between the regional police command and the transport operators as well thought-out to fight armed robbery on the highways, Mr Timbilla pointed out that the deployment of police on long distance buses would be effected immediately to make passengers feel adequately secured.
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