Member of Parliament for Wa Central, Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, has raised concerns about the lack of adequate equipment for security personnel, both in public and private sectors, to effectively combat crime in Ghana.
Pelpuo, who is also the Northern Caucus Leader in Parliament, highlighted that many security officers, particularly those who rely solely on physical strength, are vulnerable in their line of duty.
His comments come in the wake of two recorded incidents of violence in the Wa Municipality of the Upper West Region, prompting an investigation by the Ghana Police Service.
In a statement, the Police assured the public of ongoing efforts to arrest those involved and bring them to justice.
Speaking on the JoyNews AM Show, Pelpuo expressed worry over the lack of technical equipment and resources for law enforcement in Ghana compared to their counterparts in Western countries.
He emphasized the need for specially trained personnel to be dispatched to Wa to handle the investigation and apprehension of the criminals involved, citing the sophistication of the crimes.
Pelpuo stressed the importance of adequately equipping security personnel to enhance their effectiveness in combating crime and ensuring public safety.
He called for urgent measures to address the resource deficiencies within the Ghana Police Service to better equip them for the challenging task of investigating and apprehending criminals.