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In Asakraka, in the Kwahu South District of the Eastern Region, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has officially opened a state-of-the-art police station.
The exquisitely constructed police station deviates from the typical block layouts of other police stations around the nation.
Speaking during the commissioning, Dr. Bawumia, who also serves as the Chairman of the Police Council, praised the Police Service, under the direction of the IGP, for its inventiveness and stated that brick architecture is a new model being implemented by the Service.
“This is so beautiful, and one may mistake it for a bank,” Dr. Bawumia said.
“The brick-model police station, which is a departure from the cement and block type of police stations, is a novelty, which the police service, led by the IGP, Dr. Akuffo Dampare ought be commended for,” Dr. Bawumia said.
“So far, we have completed two of such ultra-modern police stations and interestingly, all are in Kwahu here. I’m looking forward to commissioning more of such ultra-modern Police stations in other parts of the country.”
The Vice President noted that the commissioning of the police station will be of immense benefits to Asakraka and its environs, as it will improve law and order.
The Vice President acknowledged the good works of the Police Service in protecting lives and property, and urged the public to support and cooperate with them.
“As Chairman of the Police Council, the Police Service has not taken for granted, the peace of this country. This is because of the commitment of the Government of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in retooling the police service through the provision of modern equipment.”
Among equipment Dr. Bawumia listed were helicopters, armoured vehicles, motorcycles, etc.
“I want to commended the IGP and his team for the good works they are doing to sustain the security of the country through many initiatives,” he said.
In addition to expressing happiness at the commissioning, IGP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare commended Dr. Bawumia for his support of both the Police Service and him in his capacity as IGP.
The town’s chief thanked President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Bawumia on behalf of his people for providing the community with a police station and other initiatives.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
