ASH POLICE 'SHOW FORCE' IN 'OPERATION FATHER CHRISTMAS'

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The Ashanti Regional Police Command has launched its version of ‘Operation Father Christmas’ with a procession of personnel through selected major roads and suburbs of the regional capital of Kumasi. 

It was a ‘Show of Force’ and the Command’s preparedness to provide a congenial atmosphere for both residents and visitors to enjoy the upcoming yuletide without fear of crime or intimidation. 

The personnel, some dressed in their crime combat gear including mob-control apparatus and led by the Deputy Regional Police Commander, DCoP Fred Adu-Anim, paraded the city in a convoy of vehicles starting from the Regional Police Headquarters. They went through the Central Post Office, KMA, the Asafo Interchange through the Amakom intersection, Asawase, Aboabo, Airport Roundabout, Bantama, Nhyiaeso before getting back to the Regional Headquarters.

At most of the areas the police went through, motorists, passengers and pedestrians alike watched them an apparent approval mood while some waved and cheered them on.

 In an interview with the media, the Deputy Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCoP Fred Adu-Anim, explained that the event was to assure residents and visitors to the region, particularly before, during and after the Christmas festivities of a safe and secured environment to go about their lawful business. He said strategies have also been adopted to reduce road accidents during the yuletide.
'We will mount snap checks all across the city. We will also carry out stop and check on vehicles and passengers entering from all major roads from other regions', DCoP Adu-Anim assured.


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