Following a possible incidents of criminal activities and attacks during December 31st night activities to mark the New Year, the Head of Public Affairs Unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Command, DSP Godwin Ahianyo, is appealing to officers to wear their uniforms when they attend religious services to make congregants feel safer.
Speaking on Ghanakoma morning show on Akoma 87.9fm in Kumasi with Sir John, on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, he encouraged all officers to wear their uniforms to church programmes to deter criminal activities particularly this New Year church services.
“In the wake of the possible attacks and criminal activities in 31st December programmes I will encourage our officers who attend worship services to do so in full uniform as long as their bosses and the church leaders are OK with the decision.
DSP Ahianyo said officers should first let their superiors and the churches know they are going to be in uniform.
According to him, this simple act will help reassure congregants, as well as serve as a deterrent to anyone intending harm.
He warned the public to be security conscious, while indulging in activities to mark the coming of the New Year.
This is because criminals frequently took advantage of the excitement that typified the night of December 31, to indulge in in unlawful activities.
He appealed to the people to be extra cautious when leaving their homes for the various activities that would be organised to mark the New Year.
He said it is worth knowing that criminals are well aware of this and could easily take advantage of the situation.
He said it is critical for everyone to realise that security is a shared responsibility between the police and the public, assuring that while police would be doing their best to ensure safety, they need the full cooperation of the public for maximum security to be ensured.
He reiterated that it is very important for citizens to be vigilant to ensure security in their homes, and do their best to prevent any break-in during “the cross-overs and the pass-overs”.
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