Minority calls for retooling of security agencies

Minority in Parliament have called for the retooling of the security agencies to protect the citizens.

This according to them will help the security agencies discharge their duties efficiently.

The call follows recent cases of crimes recorded with the latest being the killing of a Police officer on duty last Sunday at the Kwabenya District Police station.

Suspected armed robbers raided the Police station cell and freed seven cell inmates.

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Speaking on an Accra based radio station, Citi FM, Minority Spokesperson on Interior and Defence, James Agalga said the government must expedite action to avert further crimes.

“We want to see the police service properly retooled. We want to see the Armed Forces properly retooled. With time if we don’t see that happening definitely we are going to be asking questions. We want it to be done almost immediately because our security agencies are over stretched.”

“We have received reports to the effect that the MCE of Wa [Municipal Assembly] has also been attacked, on Christmas day, the MP for Asunafo South, Eric Opoku was attacked, the NPP Chairman for Akyem Akroso was attacked. In his own words he had to return fire in order to repel his assailants. These things clearly are a reflection of the state of our security. So we need to ensure that our security services are retooled and right strategies are put in place,” he added.

He added that the security services are over working, hence the government on its part must ensure that the right was done by equipping them to work effectively.