Asogli Warriors will take over security of Ho — chiefs
The chiefs of the Asogli State in Ho have threatened to send what they call Asogli Warriors to the streets to take over the security of the Volta Regional capital.
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This follows the current daily incidents and reports of robbery in the municipality, which increased during the yuletide and after.
The robberies, they said, were in addition to the break-ins and muggings on streets and alleys.
Robbery cases
Before the Christmas, there were robbery cases at Mawuli Estate, SSNIT Flats, Voradep Village and ‘B’ Quarters.
Two medical doctors and a few others were also robbed last week at Goshen City, Adzroe Street and in communities opposite the offices of the Regional Police Command.
The robbers tied some of their victims with ropes and allegedly raped the women.
Press briefing
The Awadada of the Asogli State, Togbe Howusu XII, at a press briefing, chastised the police in Ho for concentrating on check points outside Ho at night.
He said it appeared the interest of the police was not in the protection of the people and appealed to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to intervene and help address the situation.
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“We are appealing to the IGP to intervene, but if the situation persists, we will replace the police with Asogli Warriors. The Warriors are ready,” Togbe Howusu stated.
The Chief of Ho-Ahoe, Togbe Kasa II, said the traditional authorities were not pleased with policing in Ho and complained about the absence of police visibility in the town.
“We have been hearing about the exploits of the police in Kumasi, but we are not happy with policing here,” he said.
Commenting on robbery cases during the Christmas festivity, the Ho Municipal Police Commander, Mr Nicholas Ofosu-Hene, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that only one robbery case was reported during and after the yuletide.
He said in view of the size and population of the regional capital, there was the need for more police stations to enhance policing.