The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate deployment of additional security personnel to parts of the Bono East Region following a rise in highway and armed robbery incidents.
Speaking during the NDC’s “Thank You Tour” in the region on May 29, 2025, President Mahama disclosed that he has instructed the Minister of the Interior and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu to reinforce security operations in areas affected by these criminal activities.
“I have directed the Minister for the Interior and the Inspector General of Police to deploy additional security personnel to areas where robbery has become rampant. We will also provide the police with patrol vehicles and communication equipment so that they can keep you safe,” he stated.
The president identified districts such as Atebubu-Amantin, Sene East, Sene West, and Pru as key hotspots within the region’s eastern corridor.
He noted that the rising wave of insecurity in these areas poses a significant threat to development and economic activity.
“Development cannot thrive without security. We are aware of the challenges in the eastern corridor of Bono East. Highway robbery and armed robbery have become rampant,” he stated.
In addition to beefing up security, President Mahama According to a metrotvonline.com report, announced measures aimed at improving long-term public safety. These include enhanced community policing initiatives and expanded intelligence gathering efforts to proactively combat crime.
“We are going to strengthen community policing and intelligence gathering in order to reduce the incidence of armed robbery,” he added.
The security directive forms part of a broader national strategy to restore public confidence in law enforcement and ensure the safety of citizens and travelers in vulnerable regions.
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