The Minister for Interior, Mark Woyongo has charged the Officers of the Ghana Police Service to remain fair in the discharge of their duties despite the numerous challenges they may encounter.
The Police administration has, over the years, attributed their failure to effectively control the rising levels of crime in the country to a lack of logistics.
[contextly_sidebar id=”zioaFeQ1ccs9EvRL6ZDr1TUfo9dfoLKz”]However, speaking at the annual celebration of the West Africa Security Services Association (WASSA) of the Police Service in Accra, Mr. Woyongo says the onus is on the police to remain a significant and important part of the society by carrying on with they work diligently in spite of their challenges.
“As officers of the law you will be encountering varying challenges but you must remain determined, committed and dedicated among others to ensure that your duties are not compromised,” he said
He added: “In our present democratic setting, we are aware that the public is yearning for a police service which answers their needs. A service which operates with the ethics of openness and fairness and a service which reaches out to those who are most marginalized and especially the poor vulnerable and disadvantaged.”
The ceremony was attended by the Commander-in-chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, President John Dramani Mahama, who charged the country’s security agencies to be on high alert following the recent wave of terror attacks on the Africa continent.
“We must prepare and train for any such eventuality, caustic situations, bombings, attacks on shopping malls etc. etc. are things that we must prepare for,” he advised.
The armed forces, in turn, stated that they are ready to partner other security services to fight crime, protect vital national installations and respond to national emergencies.
The Chief of Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces, (GAF) Major-General Bobinson Saagbul, pledged the administration’s commitment to prepare their officers and men for their tasks and responsibilities in a manner that encouraged hard work, discipline, dedication to duty and culture of unity.
By: Edwin Kwakofi/citifmonline.com/Ghana