A deployment of 111 personnel from the IGP’s Special Operations Team has commenced operations within the Kumasi metropolis and surrounding areas as part of efforts to combat rising criminal activities.
The team, led by DSP Bawah Abdul Jalil and ASP Samuel Mustapha Abenzuo, paid a courtesy call on the Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Arthur Osei–Akoto, along with his second-in-command and the Regional Operations Commander.
The visit formally announced the team’s presence in the region and aimed to strengthen coordination with the Regional Command.
During the engagement, the Regional Commander and his command structure briefed the Special Operations Team in a parade, discussing operational expectations and the current security situation in the region.
The Regional Commander expressed appreciation for the team’s deployment, noting that their presence was timely given the rising rate of criminal activities across various districts. He emphasized the need for professionalism, diligence, and commitment in executing their mandate.
He further assured the team of his full support, including the provision of relevant intelligence on crime-prone areas to ensure proactive policing and effective crime prevention. All Divisional and District Commanders were directed to extend maximum cooperation to the team and share timely information on security developments within their jurisdictions.
In response, Team Commander DSP Bawah Abdul Jalil thanked the Regional Command for their support and cooperation, reaffirming the team’s readiness to work collaboratively with all units to enhance security and restore public confidence.
The engagement between the Special Operations Team and the Ashanti Regional Command has established a strong framework for cooperation and intelligence sharing, expected to significantly improve operational effectiveness in addressing security challenges in the region.
With sustained patrols, strategic deployment, and coordinated efforts among all police units, the team is positioned to make a meaningful impact in reducing crime and maintaining law and order in Kumasi and its surrounding districts.
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