{
  "id": 14204980,
  "title": "Mahama commends police over decline in unresolved murders, highway robberies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/mahama-commends-police-over-decline-in-unresolved-murders-highway",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T13:22:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/mahama-commends-police-over-decline-in-unresolved-murders-highway-robberies/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President John Dramani Mahama praised the Ghana Police Service for their efforts to enhance public safety, citing a decrease in unresolved murders and highway robberies as proof of progress in the battle against crime. He lauded the police administration for their hard work and called on officers to continue protecting lives and property throughout the nation. On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Mahama made these remarks during the unveiling of an 85-bed ward complex at the Police Hospital in Accra. \"This police administration is doing an excellent job and as Commander-in-Chief and president of the Republic, I want to express the gratitude of our nation to all of you and urge you to maintain the good work,\" he stated. The President also emphasized the government's dedication to supplying the Police Service with the necessary logistical support to improve its operations and bolster public safety. He noted that Ghana's reputation as a secure destination in West Africa is a testament to the efforts of security personnel, and assured that the government would continue to equip the police to carry out their duties effectively. \"It is no wonder everybody wants to visit Ghana, because people say it is the safest country in the whole of West Africa and I can assure you that we will continue to provide you with the logistics that you need to continue to do your job,\" Mahama added. President Mahama's comments illustrate the government's commitment to supporting the Police Service as it combats crime and maintains law and order.",
  "summary": "President John Dramani Mahama has commended the Ghana Police Service for its efforts to improve public safety, citing a reduction in unresolved murder cases and highway robberies as evidence of progress in the fight against crime. He praised the police administration for its work and urged officers to sustain their efforts to protect lives and […]",
  "key_points": [
    "He praises police efforts during unveiling of 85-bed ward complex at Police Hospital in Accra.",
    "Mahama assures government support for police operations to maintain public safety."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}