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Kasoa Peace Town Residents Demand Increased Police Patrols Amid Rising Daytime Burglaries

29Jan

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Kasoa Peace Town Residents Demand Increased Police Patrols Amid Rising Daytime Burglaries

Residents of Peace Town, a suburb of Kasoa in the Awutu Senya East Municipality, are calling on the Ghana Police Service and municipal authorities to increase police patrols in the area following a rise in daytime home burglaries and stealing incidents. According to residents, most of the criminal activities take place during working hours, particularly between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., when many homeowners have left for work, leaving their houses vulnerable. Speaking to this reporter, Madam Comfort Mensah, a resident of Peace Town for the past six years, said the situation has become worrying. “These days, when you go to work and come back, you pray before opening your door. Thieves break into houses in the afternoon because they know people are not around. We hardly see police pa...

Residents of Kasoa Peace Town Appeal to Government to Resume Abandoned Drainage Project

Residents of Peace Town, a fast-growing community in Kasoa, are appealing to the government to resume work on an abandoned drainage system that was started in late 2024 but stalled following the recent change in government. The drainage project, which was aimed at addressing persistent flooding in the area, was expected to improve sanitation and reduce the health risks associated with stagnant water. However, months after construction equipment left the site, uncovered trenches and partially built drains have become a major concern for residents. According to community members, the situation has worsened during the rainy season, with floodwater overflowing into homes and streets, making movement difficult and exposing residents to diseases. “Before the project started, floodin...

Residents of Kasoa Peace Town Demand Intensified Police Patrols Amid Rising Armed Robberies

Residents of Peace Town, a fast-growing community in Kasoa, are raising alarm over an increasing wave of armed robberies in the area and are calling on the Ghana Police Service to intensify patrols to ensure their safety. Over the past few weeks, multiple households and small businesses in Peace Town have reportedly fallen victim to brazen attacks by armed men, often operating under the cover of darkness. According to residents, the robbers frequently strike during the early hours of the morning, taking away money, mobile phones, and other valuables at gunpoint. “We live in fear every night,” said Madam Akua Mensah, a local trader. “Last week, three armed men stormed my neighbour’s house, broke their gate, and robbed them of cash and phones. We called the police, but by the time they...