Kumdi, Kabonwule, Lonto-Kpajai, Gulubi to get new police posts – DCE
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Kpandai, Haruna Abdul-Karim, has said there are plans to establish additional police stations and posts in hard-to-reach communities in the district to help improve security coverage and emergency response.
According to the DCE, inadequate police infrastructure and the long distances between communities coupled with the deplorable state of roads continue to pose major security challenges in the area.
Mr Abdul-Karim noted that Kpandai is predominantly an agricultural district where disputes over land, chieftaincy-related disturbances and farmland frequently arise, stressing that the establishment of more security posts and the deployment of additional personnel would help ensure a timely response to incidents.
“We have witnessed pockets of land-related disputes and violence, which sometimes escalate into conflicts and attacks. Increased security presence can help prevent and contain such incidents,” he said.
Speaking to Graphic Online in response to concerns raised by some residents over limited police visibility and delayed responses to incidents, Mr Abdul-Karim said the district assembly was considering the establishment of police posts in strategic communities, including Kumdi, Kabonwule, Lonto-Kpajai, and Gulubi.
He said the proposed locations were strategically selected to strengthen security operations and improve access to policing services for residents.
“Kpandai has communities that are far apart, making it difficult for security personnel to respond quickly to incidents and deliver services effectively,” he stated.
Mr Abdul-Karim noted that due to the limited security presence, police officers often rely on assembly members and traditional authorities to manage security-related cases before personnel arrive at the scene.
Touching on the abandoned District Police Headquarters and Ghana National Fire Service station projects, Mr Abdul-Karim said the assembly had begun furnishing and equipping the facilities to enable operations to commence soon.
“The two projects are currently being prepared for occupation by officers, and I can assure residents that in the coming weeks, Kpandai will have its District Police Headquarters operational,” he said.
He added that personnel had already been deployed to the fire station, while efforts were underway to secure accommodation for the district fire commander.
Mr Abdul-Karim further urged residents to cooperate with security agencies to maintain peace in the district, stressing that development could only thrive in a peaceful environment.
The Assembly Member for Gulubi Electoral Area, Daniel Ntesil Mbamoen, thanked the DCE and the assembly for heeding calls for additional police stations and posts to improve access to security services and address growing safety concerns.
