Joint military/police exercise in Kumasi

Kumasi, March 1, GNA- Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Frank Adu
Poku, Ashanti Regional Police commander, has assured the public that
the security agencies have initiated pragmatic measures to curb
criminal activities in the region, particularly in the Kumasi
Metropolis.
He said the security personnel were firmly prepared to face
unlawful people in the region, and warned that criminals would
ruthlessly be dealt with adding, "forewarned is forearmed".
DCOP Poku was speaking at a joint military/police parade on
Thursday in Kumasi, which followed an earlier police/military joint
exercise dubbed "Operation Show Force."
It was carried out by the personnel in some principal streets of
Kumasi to demonstrate their readiness to deal with criminal
activities, and to indicate to the public that the security services
were in control of the security situation in the region particularly
the Metropolis.
Mr. Poku advised residents to be security conscious by reporting
suspects to the security agencies.
He was referring to a recent anonymous calls to radio stations in
the Municipality by a suspected criminal who described himself as
"chief armed robber", warning residents of possible criminal
activities"
DCOP Poku gave the assurance that the personnel would ensure law
and order and asked residents not to be worried by the alleged caution
by the suspected criminal but to go about their normal duties without
fear.
1 March 07