The Nkawkaw District Police has undertaken a strategic security surveillance within the Kwahu West Municipality, in an effort to combat violence and ensure crime-free environment and clamping down on gangsterism.
In a Thursday dawn swoop on November 6, security officers intercepted fourteen (14) suspected drug users, who will be going through screening pending court action.
The swoop forms part of the broader stakeholder-consultation, led by Municipal Chief Executive, Tamimu Halidu, in reducing the recent rise in gangsterism, drug usage and criminal activities, while emphasizing that his office remains “committed and resolute” in ensuring peace and safety in Nkawkaw.
“The highest decision making body in Security is MUSEC, and as chairman, it’s my responsibility to ensure everyone in Nkawkaw have peace of mind and go about their daily activities”, while warning that, every identified spot that will create a haven for criminal activities will be destroyed.
“This is step one, the next step will be out and all of you will know. We’ve cleared all the hotpsots, we’ve also scheduled to engage the leadership of the two factions. Security wise, we’re planning a lot of things but like I said, this is security matters and it must remain so. Next week Friday, November 14, we’re going to engage all of them to discuss the best way to psych and put them on rehab”, he said.
The exercise stems from last Sunday, November 2, incident where two rival groups headed by one Quarshigah and Phada Gaza, who got into dangerous show of bravado that resulted in the killing of Phada Gaza, an Nkawkaw-based musician.
The duo are said to be in an over 4-year brawl over territorial powers. The Sunday fight, saw Phada Gaza, allegedly, attack Quarshigah first in the eye, who in return retreated and attacked Gaza by smashing cutlass in his left arm, stomach and his upper-armpit.
The surviving victim, Quarshigah has been transferred to Accra for further treatment while the remains of Phada Gaza, born Frederick Osei Buabeng is deposited at the Holy Family Hospital pending investigation.
Superintendent of Police, Victor Kwakye, the District Commander, has assured that his men are readily available to avert and dismantle any criminal ring that will surface in Nkawkaw and it’s environs. The operation saw officers drawn from the Mpraeso District Police Command with assistance from their counterparts in Nkawkaw.
