Northern Regional Security Council steps up measures to combat crime

The Northern Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has unveiled plans to curb the increasing spate of crime, especially armed robbery in parts of the region.

In the last couple of weeks, there have been several cases of robberies with recorded deaths and injuries with the police themselves not spared in the activities of these miscreants.

Residents have raised concerns of the growing insecurity coupled with rampant attacks targeted at some fuel stations and homes within the Tamale Metropolis.

Chairman of REGSEC and Regional Minister Salifu Sa-eed is therefore set to launch operation Calm Lives to deal with the situation.

In a statement, issued and signed on Wednesday, he indicated that the operation is aimed at restoring total calm in the region for people to go about their normal duties without fear or panic and to demonstrate the readiness and preparedness of the Security Agencies to deal with any miscreants who would engage in various forms of crime in the region.

Read full text of release below;

The Regional Security Council (REGSEC) under the Chairmanship of the Regional Minister will launch an operation dubbed “Suhu doo” (Calm lives).

The operation is aimed at;

(I) Restoring total calm in the region for people to go about their normal duties without fear or panic

(II) To demonstrate the readiness and preparedness of the Security Agencies to deal with any miscreants who would engage in various forms of crime in the region.

(III) To galvanise public support and cooperation for Security Agencies to be able to maintain absolute peace in the region.

(IV) Overall, operation “Suhu doo” (Calm Lives) is expected to achieve the needed peace and tranquility that is required for the speedy development of the region.

The launch is slated as follows:

Date: Monday, 5th February, 2018

Venue: Tamale Jubilee Park

Time: 8:00am.

There will be a Route March by Security Agencies to precede the launch on that day.

The Regional Security Council is inviting Traditional rulers, Opinion leaders, Youth groups and all Peace Groups in the region to be part of this important launch to bring hope, safety and prosperity for our People.

All are cordially invited.

Signed

HON SALIFU SA-EED

(CHAIRMAN, REGSEC)