SUHUM DCE CAUTIONS SECURITY PERSONNEL (PAGE 20, MARCH 10, 2010)

THE District Chief Executive (DCE) for Suhum, Mr Samuel Fleischer-Kwabi has called on members of the security services in the area to strive to make Suhum and the entire district free from criminals.
The DCE said since peace was vital for the district’s development, the assembly had given it a priority by acquiring a vehicle to support the security services in their operations in the area.
He, however, cautioned the security personnel against involving themselves in party politics.
That, Mr Fleischer-Kwabi said, would enable them to carry out their duties in such a way to promote the development of the area.
The DCE made the call at a get-together organised for officers and men of the security services in the district, namely the Army, Immigration Service, Fire Service and the Police Service at his Suhum residence.
The purpose of the function was to foster unity and co-operation among the security services, the district assembly and the people in the area.
According to the DCE, the security services could only maintain the present peaceful atmosphere, especially the Suhum town, if they did not involve in party partisanship.
Suhum has in recent times witnessed a spate of armed robberies and killings but the security forces have been able to deal with the problem.
Mr Fleischer-Kwabi, therefore, urged the security personnel stationed in the area to desist from party politics to be able to execute their duties well to make the area safe for all.
The Suhum District Police Commander, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Paul Samson Kontomah, on behalf of his colleagues commended the DCE for organising the meeting, which he said, had made it possible to share their experiences and expectations for the future development of the district.
DSP Kontomah said although the recent spate of armed robberies and killings at Suhum, which had scared outsiders from the town and stalled its economic growth, had been dealt with.
He gave the assurance that the security personnel would continue to maintain the current peaceful atmosphere.
That, DSP Kontomah stated, would make it possible for many people to do business in the area to accelerate its economic development.