Ashanti Police push to improve crime response time as fetish priest donates pick-ups

The Ghana Police Service in Ghana's Ashanti Region is striving to enhance its response time to crime as part of its plan to increase safety. Regional Commander COP Arthur Osei Akoto emphasized that keeping up with modern crime trends necessitates more proactive policing, which largely hinges on having adequate personnel and logistics.

These resources are often scarce. He appealed to the public to contribute with necessary logistics to bolster security. "If we can meet the set targets, we will need additional equipment, and with the public's partnership, we can achieve this," COP Akoto stated.

A local fetish priest, Nana Kwadwo Boateng Dumgya Komfuo, has stepped in to aid police operations in Kenyasi by donating two Zonda pick-up trucks. He sees this as part of his commitment to improving security in the area. Nana Komfuo also urged the youth to stay away from drugs, pointing out that substance abuse often pushes young people towards criminal activities.

He urged the police to intensify their enforcement efforts. "Many young people are driven to crime due to drug abuse. Together with the police, we must work towards tackling this issue," he said. To support the upkeep of the donated vehicles, Nana Komfuo pledged his readiness to assist the police.