MPs bemoan rise in highway robbery

Members of Parliament have touched on the increasing rate of armed robbery especially those committed on the highways.

They said more was needed to be done to tackle the issue.

They said the security forces, especially the police service, should be well resourced to enable it to discharge their duties creditably.

Members were contributing to a statement on the rising incidence of highway robbery made on the floor of the House by Mr. Simon Atingban Akunye, (NDC-Pusiga).

Mr. Edward Doe Adjaho, deputy Minority Leader noted that similar statements had been made by members and said Parliament should consider summoning the Interior, Defense and Security Ministers to brief the House on the situation and steps being taken to curb the menace.

Mr. Joseph Boahen Aidoo, (NPP-Amenfi East) said it should be possible for the networking of all police stations to facilitate easy contacts and communication for quick deployment of personnel to deal with highway robbery and other such incidence.

Earlier, Mr Akunye told the House that the spate of armed robbery along the major roads in the northern sector, in areas such as Kintampo, Techiman, Tamale and Bolgatanga was becoming a source of worry for travelers and market women and called for a quick solution.

Source: GNA