Public Relations Officer at the Accra Regional Police Command, ASP Effia Tenge on Friday interacted with Ghanaians on social Media to educate them on what to do when robbers attack them.
The interaction which begun around 3PM and lasted almost 2 hours was on Citi Fm’s #CitiLive chats hosted on both Twitter and on Facebook.
She took the opportunity to explain to Ghanaians on measures to take when being attacked by robbers.
It was dubbed “What to do when attacked by robbers.”
Ghana has in the last few months recorded a number of robbery cases, of which some ended in the death of the victims.
ASP Effia Tenge among other things explained that when under attacked by robbers, victims should not resist the attackers.
Below are some of the tweets:
The Criminal Offences Act of Ghana (Act 29/60), Section 150, defines robbery as stealing a thing with the use of force – ASP Tenge #CitiLive
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) April 17, 2015
Robbery involves the use of threat,criminal assault or harm to a person with the intent to prevent resistance from the victim. #CitiLive — 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) April 17, 2015
Burglary is often misused for robbery – ASP Tenge #CitiLive
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) April 17, 2015
Burglary involves unlawful entry and stealing of property in the victims absence – ASP Tenge #CitiLive — 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) April 17, 2015
Robbery uses force and threat to gain victims property – ASP Tenge #CitiLive
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) April 17, 2015
In the process of a robbery attack, always remain calm – ASP Tenge #CitiLive — 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) April 17, 2015
Robbers are only interested in getting money or property. So at every point in time, remain calm – ASP Tenge #CitiLive
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) April 17, 2015
Being cooperative reduces the possibility of making the robber more agitated or dangerous – ASP Tenge #CitiLive — 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) April 17, 2015
You stand a better chance of getting a more accurate description of the robber when calm, which is needed in investigations #CitiLive
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) April 17, 2015
In the process of a robbery attack: Avoid making calls #CitiLive — 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) April 17, 2015
It is usual to call for help when under a robbery attack, but making a call when the robber has entered the apartment is dangerous #CitiLive
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) April 17, 2015
Most often than not, it is not the wish of robbers to harm their victims, especially when they are not their main targets. #CitiLive
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) April 17, 2015
You stand a better chance of getting a more accurate description of the robber when calm, which is needed in investigations #CitiLive
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) April 17, 2015
Boldly paste police numbers in the house for anyone to make that life-saving call – #CitiLive
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) April 17, 2015
Police emergency numbers: 191, 18555, 0302773695, 0302773906 #CitiLive
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) April 17, 2015
Prevent neighbours from the crime scene. If the police have not yet arrived, stop sympathizers & witnesses from the crime scene. #CitiLive
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) April 17, 2015
Avoid entertaining delays after any robbery attack and call the police instantly; this may hasten the suspect’s arrest. #CitiLive
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) April 17, 2015
After the Robbery incident, call the police immediately. #CitiLive
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) April 17, 2015
Note the vehicle used by the robbers: It is always important to observe the vehicle if any, used to commit the crime. #CitiLive
— 97.3 Citi FM (@Citi973) April 17, 2015
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By: Mawuli Tsikata & Godwin Akweiteh Allotey/citifmonline.com/Ghana