The new Upper West Regional Police Commander, ACP Francis Kwaku Yirebaare has paid a working visit to the Nadowli-Kaleo District as part of his familiarisation tour of the region, pledging strengthened security collaboration and improved law enforcement across the district.
During the visit, the Commander donated three motorbikes to the Nadowli-Kaleo District Police Command. He explained that the gesture was aimed at enhancing police mobility and surveillance, particularly in hard-to-reach communities where inaccessible roads have hindered effective patrol operations. He expressed confidence that the motorbikes would significantly improve police visibility and response times.
Addressing officers in the district, the Regional Commander urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, remain friendly yet firm in their interactions with the public, and ensure that their conduct promotes peace and stability in the area. He also commended the Nadowli-Kaleo District Assembly for its continuous support of the police and the strong collaboration between the two institutions.
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Nadowli-Kaleo, Madam Mary Haruna warmly welcomed the new Commander to the district, describing his visit as timely and encouraging. She expressed gratitude for the donation of the motorbikes and appealed to the district police to ensure their proper use and regular maintenance to prolong their lifespan.
Touching on the security situation in the district, the DCE said Nadowli-Kaleo was currently enjoying a relatively peaceful atmosphere. However, she raised serious concerns about the Kaleo–Zang road, which has become a hotspot for armed robbery. She called for intensified patrols along the route and appealed to the Commander to consider establishing a police checkpoint at Tibani to curb the recurring attacks.
The DCE also appealed to the Regional Commander to relocate the police barrier at Loho to a more strategic point a few metres away from its current position, specifically at Motaamuni. She explained that the area around the existing barrier had seen increased residential development, reducing its effectiveness for proper monitoring.
She further noted that robbery cases are often recorded around the Motaamuni stretch, making the new site more suitable for intercepting criminals. Additionally, she revealed that several unapproved routes in the area were being used by smugglers to evade checks at the current barrier location. Relocating the barrier to Motaamuni, she argued, would block these escape routes and significantly enhance the effectiveness of police operations.
The DCE further lamented the inadequate police personnel in the district, stressing that the shortfall negatively affects patrol duties, investigations, and swift responses to emerging threats. She appealed for an increase in police numbers to strengthen operational capacity.
Another pressing concern she raised was the rising number of robbery incidents involving market women, especially during the period leading up to Christmas when trading activities peak. She appealed to the police to assign escorts to these women to protect them from bandits who target their goods and money.
In addition, the DCE informed the Regional Commander about a newly constructed police post in Takpo, noting that the project had been completed and was ready to be handed over to the Ghana Police Service for use.
The visit ended with a renewed commitment from both the police and the district assembly to deepen cooperation to safeguard lives and property across the Nadowli-Kaleo District.
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