The Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with COGINTA Ghana under the EU funded Peace Protect Project, has commissioned three new Community Police Posts across the Northern, Upper East, North-East and Savannah Regions as part of efforts to strengthen security and enhance policing in the five northern border regions.
At a brief ceremony at the Northern Regional Police Headquarters in Tamale, the Director General of the National Patrol Department, COP Mohammed Fuseini Suraj, received fifty-seven Honda and Yamaha motorbikes on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno. The motorbikes are expected to boost patrols, improve rapid response capabilities and support crime prevention operations in identified hotspot communities.
In his remarks, the Country Director of COGINTA, Rev Dr Clement Aapenguo, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting the Police Service in promoting stability within border communities. He highlighted key achievements under the Peace Protect Project, including the construction of seven police posts, three of which have now been commissioned, and the training of one hundred and eighty-four community police personnel. He added that seventy-five motorbikes have been provided to strengthen mobility and operational efficiency.
COP Suraj expressed appreciation for the support and assured that the motorbikes will be well maintained and distributed equitably across the beneficiary regions. He encouraged district commanders to ensure accountability and submit periodic reports on their use.
The newly commissioned facilities include the Gbingbani Community Police Post in the North-East Region and the Dakurupe Community Police Post in the Savannah Region, where district authorities and traditional leaders joined the Police Service to mark the occasion.
The Ghana Police Service remains committed to enhancing visibility, improving community safety and strengthening police community collaboration across the northern border regions.
