The decline in robbery incidents in the country is credited to the dedicated efforts of the current police administration, according to the Director of the Police Public Affairs Directorate, ACP Grace Ansah-Akrofi.
In an interview with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Face to Face on Citi TV, ACP Ansah-Akrofi highlighted that the administration prioritized addressing violent crimes, particularly robberies, upon assuming leadership of the Ghana Police Service.
She noted the establishment of specialized anti-robbery teams strategically positioned in areas prone to robberies, resulting in improved outcomes and a decrease in violent crimes in those regions.
“A lot of work has gone into fighting robberies. When the current administration and board members took over the affairs of the Police Service, one of the areas that they knew required tackling was fighting crime, especially robberies, and so special teams were set up in robbery-prone areas to ensure that they put in place operations to control such crimes.”
“We have also done a lot of intelligence work so our intel teams across the country continue to work to get information on criminal gangs and networks, and we move on them as and when necessary. In most of our releases, when there is a robbery, our response and determination to go after the suspects and arrest them have been largely successful, so we are leaving no stone unturned.”
ACP Ansah-Akrofi emphasized the concerted efforts to combat crime, stating, “A lot of work has gone into fighting robberies.”
Furthermore, she mentioned the ongoing commitment of the Police Service to enhance intelligence gathering nationwide.
ACP Ansah-Akrofi affirmed the Service’s determination to combat criminal activities through intelligence teams that gather information on criminal gangs and networks, allowing swift and successful responses to incidents.