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The Ghana Police Service has reinforced security in the Wa Municipality following security concerns raised by the residents Friday, September 16, 2022 regarding some kidnappings and killings in the area.

In a release from the police, they indicate they have taken cognizance of the residents concerns which they have put measures in place to support the Regional Police Command to provide the needed security for residents.

The youth of Wa yesterday vandalised the shops of some Nigerian businessmen suspecting they could be behind the recent kidnapping and killings in the municipality.

This followed a mammoth demonstration to register their displeasure over the security porousness in Wa and its environs.

The youth earlier stormed the Wa Naa’s Palace to register their concerns before setting tyres ablaze on the streets of the Upper West Regional capital.

Read below the full statement from the police assuring residents of their security.

PRESS STATEMENT

The Police Administration wishes to assure the people of the Wa Metropolis and its environs that it has taken cognizance of their security concerns and the Administration has therefore put in place measures to support the Regional Police Command to beef up security to ensure the safety of all persons in the Metropolis.

In this regard, special purpose investigation and intelligence teams as well additional police visibility and crime combat teams have been deployed to Wa under the leadership of the Director-General of Operations.

Once again, we wish to assure the public that we will continue to work towards ensuring the safety and security of all persons across the country.

By Felix Anim-Appau|Onuaonline.com