The country's Police Administration is conferring with foreign partners for the provision of state-of-the-art equipment, which would enable victims of various crimes to identify suspects covertly on screens to help protect their identity.
Speaking at press conference in Kumasi, DCOP Jonathan Yakubu, Director-General in-charge of Police Operations described the current method which exposes victims to their assailants for further attacks, as crude, saying that the move was part of measures to give protective cover to those who help to identify criminals.
He, however, did not indicate the actual time when the equipment would be arriving but said they were expected soon since arrangement for their provision had reached an advanced stage.
Touching on the current crime wave, DCOP Yakubu said its alarming dimensions is a source of worry to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and announced that stringent measures are being put in place to curb the spate.
He warned hotel operators and landlords to be vigilant and strive to report tenants with suspicious characters to the police for prompt action.
DCOP Yakubu further cautioned Mallams who connive with armed robbers by providing them with 'talisman', amulets and other objects as protection to enable them carry out their nefarious activities to desist from the practice.
He said the police would be ruthless against such Mallams if they are caught, adding that it was high time they devoted their time to the work of Allah and not condone evil practices.
He entreated private security firms and agencies to desist from arming their personnel with offensive weapons since the practice was illegal.
Source: GNA
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
Latest Stories
-
NASPA elects new national executives for 2024-2025 service year
7 mins -
Amerado explains why he declined Barima Sidney’s feature request
15 mins -
CAL Bank clarifies recent Executive, Board changes; rejects reports of termination of appointments
20 mins -
Galamsey: Anyone who doesn’t think about the environment shouldn’t be in political office – Awula Serwaa
21 mins -
Ghana’s mission in USA must be properly resourced; it has only 4 vehicles – Dormaa East MP
39 mins -
EC gave me no opportunity to correct my nomination forms – PPP Flagbearer
51 mins -
Democracy Hub protestors erred but forgive them – Sam Korankye Ankrah appeals
52 mins -
Total mobile money transactions hit GH¢1.775trn
52 mins -
UDS student stabbed to death on campus
1 hour -
Galamsey: Bawumia pledges to work with mining communities for environmental protection
1 hour -
MP Ayew Afriyie threatens to deal with anti-galamsey protesters if they dare demonstrate in Kumasi
1 hour -
Ghana’s cocoa export revenue hits lowest levels since 2018
2 hours -
EC must allow live coverage of Tuesday’s IPAC meeting – Omane Boamah
2 hours -
Policy reforms, ease of doing business, and foreign investments in Ghana
2 hours -
Attacks on journalists equate to attacks on democracy – Akufo-Addo
2 hours