Ashanti Regional Police Commander charges personnel to be more disciplined

The Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Kwesi Ampofo Duku has charged personnel in the region to eschew all forms of negative behavior that will bring the name of the police administration into disrupt during and after this Christmas and New Year festivities.

"We are not going to allow anybody to tarnish the reputation that we have built. ...I expect you to work hard. Be professional in whatever you are going to do. I will not tolerate any form of indiscipline from you. Let us give our best to mother Ghana", he said

According to soft spoken Regional Commander, personnel in the region are prepared to clamp down on criminal activities before, during and after this Christmas and New Year festivities.

“During this period, we have the criminals also trying to infiltrate to take away from people. They are also going to give us problems, and that is what we are going to prevent", he told reporter, Kwabena Danso-Dapaah.

According to DCOP Kwesi Ampofo Duku, the Command will also deal ruthlessly with any officer found extorting monies from suspects and those found misconducting themselves in the course of duty charging the officers to be professional in the discharge of their duties.

“Wherever you found anybody riding a motorbike which is unregistered, please arrest and impound the motorbike and bring it here", DCOP Kwesi Ampofo Duku charged.

He also urged the public to cooperate with the police by giving credible information as they aim to maintain law and order throughout the festivities.