We won't countenance lawlessness ? Police warn

Koforidua (Eastern Region), 23rd June 99 ?

The Eastern Regional Police Command has warned that it will no longer countenance lawlessness arising out of chieftaincy and land disputes which often result in attacks on Police stations and police personnel.

A statement issued by Chief Inspector Jonathan Kwame Abban of the Public Relations Directorate in Koforidua on Tuesday, appealed to Members of Parliament, chiefs, church leaders, assembly members and other opinion leaders to counsel their communities to desist from attacking policemen performing their statutory functions.

It said in an attempt to discharge our constitutional duties of protecting life and property during disturbances, the Police sometimes incur the displeasure of some ''undesirable elements'', which often result in attacks on them.

The statement reiterated the appeal by the Inspector General of Police to members of the public to furnish the police with information on issues likely to induce a breach of the peace for prompt action.

It also urged residents to be law abiding to ensure peace and tranquillity in the region.