Assin Akropong Youth Association Commissions Ultra Modern Police Post In Assin Akropong
Residents of Assin Akropong in the Assin Fosu Municipality of the Central Region and its surrounding towns can now boast a well-established and equipped police station after many years of operating from rented and unconducive premises.
According to the residents, it is welcoming news to have a new police station to help combat crime in the area after so many years of waiting.
The facility, which houses a cell, a station and CID offices, and washrooms, is to beef up security at Assin Akropong and its adjoining communities was majorly financed by the Youth Association in collaboration with the 2020 Assin Central parliamentary candidate in the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Mijimah Shaibu, Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Nicholas Fiifi Baako and Assin Central Member Of Parliament, Hon. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong.
The residents complained bitterly about the personnel having to operate from a very dilapidated building, which affected smooth and effective operations.
The new station would provide security for over 20 communities including Assin Wurakese.
The Police post was jointly commissioned by Central Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Kwadwo Antwi Tabi, Assin Fosu Divisional police commander, other police commanders from Border Districts, Municipal Chief Executive Hon Nicholas Fiifi Baako, 2020 NDC Parliamentary Candidate Mr. Mijimah Shaibu, Chairman for the Youth Association Mr Samuel Tutu Asamoah, the project coordinator for the Association Mr Frank Asante, and the traditional leaders in the community.
Hon. Nicholas Fiifi Baako, Traditional leaders cum regional commander, DCOP Tabi cutting ribbons to Commission the facility
The MCE, Hon Nicholas Fiifi Baako promised the government’s commitment at making sure that the people in Assin enclaves are provided with the needed security they deserve.
The MCE said the Assembly understood the importance of security for the people, hence the decision to support the idea of the Association by providing a comfortable place for the personnel to improve security in the area.
“The police can be proactive when the citizens are able to give them the appropriate information,” Mr. Baako said.
Regional Police Commander DCOP Tabi cum other police officers present.
The Central Regional Police Commander DCOP Kwadwo Antwi Tabi commended the Executives of the Association for the nice edifice given to the police service.
He said the new station will provide the police the needed peace of mind and conducive environment.
According to DCOP Tabi, the frequent and effective patrols by the police has reduced crime last year.
"We will take adequate care of the facility and also work diligently to protect the municipality,” he assured.
Executives of Assin Akropong Youth Association
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| Mr. Mijimah Shaibu, 2020 NDC Parliamentary Candidate |
Nevertheless, chairman for the Association Mr Samuel Tutu Asamoah indicated that the poor State of the previous post necessitated the construction of this facility.
He disclosed that the Management of the Association envisages a further development of the Police post into a fully functional police station to serve the security needs of the residents.
On behalf of the traditional leaders, Opanyin Supi Kwadwo Ahenkorah was overwhelmed by the gesture and applauded the Association's Management for the vision and show of generosity.
“It is always heartwarming to see such developmental projects in one traditional area".
“We are grateful to Mr Samuel Tutu Asamoah, Mr Frank Asante and the Management for this Police post. We are very much appreciative".
BACKGROUND; AIM OF THE ASSOCIATION
Assin Akropong Youth Association are individuals and youth who reside hail and or have chosen to have close connection with their birth root or hometown. They stands for development and seek to be the mouth piece for their hometown Assin Akropong.
Story filed by: Odiasempa Kwaku Ahiaku, sweet fm.
Twifo Praso-C/R
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