Darko, Eastern Regional Police Commander, on Thursday asked Churches
to beware of criminals who have planned to intensify their activities
during the Easter celebrations.
According to the Regional Police Commander, information available to
the Police indicated that some criminals were planning to concentrate
their operations mainly at Easter convention camps.DCOP Asare Darko,
therefore, advised all Churches to make adequate arrangements with
their Banks so that immediately after their fundraising, proceeds
could be sent to the banks.He said this when he met with journalists
at Koforidua to inform them of the security measures being put in
place to ensure peaceful Easter festivities in the Region.DCOP Darko
said all police personnel in the region had been asked to patrol the
districts and all entry points to the region.He mentioned the
Afienya-Ayikuma crossway, Doblo and Nkawkaw environs and the
Kwahu-Ridge through to Donkorkrom as some of areas where the Police
would intensify its patrol to ensure safe journey during the occasion.
He warned criminals who had decided to take advantage of the
celebrations to strike to reconsider their intention because the
police was all out to face them. DCOP Darko called on the public to
co-operate and provide relevant information to the police for the
arrest of the criminals.He assured the people of their safety during
the celebrations and said the police would be on a 24-hour guard
throughout the Easter holidays.
06 April 07
