Suame Municipal Assembly constructs new Police station at Maakro to enhance security

The Suame Municipal Assembly in the Ashanti Region has constructed a new police station at Maakro to enhance security and bring justice and security services closer to residents.

The facility, constructed under the leadership of the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr Frank Owusu Ansah, forms part of the Assembly’s legacy projects and was funded through the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF).

The modern police station comprises a charge office, Station Officer’s office, Criminal Investigations Department (CID) office, male and female cells, an armoury, and an exhibit room.

Other facilities include a task force office, a motorcycle unit, a conference room, and washrooms.

Speaking at a ceremony to commission and hand over the facility to the Ghana Police Service, Mr Frank Owusu Ansah said the project was aimed at bringing justice and security services closer to the people within the municipality.

He said the safety and security of residents remained a key priority of the Assembly’s broader objective of building a resilient local economy and improving the living conditions of the people.

“It is prudent to create a safer environment to promote business activities, which will help the Assembly generate the needed revenue to execute its development agenda for the benefit of the larger society,” he said.

Touching on development projects in the municipality, the MCE pledged to include the construction of an AstroTurf at Maakro in the Assembly’s development plans for 2026.

He also highlighted some ongoing projects in the municipality, including a classroom block at Kwapra and Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds at Nkwantima and Aboahia Kyereso, among others.

Mr Owusu Ansah expressed appreciation to the chiefs and traditional authorities for releasing land for the construction of the police station.

The Deputy Ashanti Regional Police Commander, ACP Francis Kouami Somian, who represented the Ashanti Regional Police Commander, COP Osei Akoto Arthur, urged residents, particularly the youth, to cooperate with personnel who would be posted to the facility.

He said such cooperation would enable the police to discharge their duties effectively and contribute to maintaining peace and security in the community.

ACP Somian commended the Suame Municipal Assembly and the chiefs for their collaborative efforts in providing the facility and assured the community of regular maintenance of the station to ensure its sustainability and continued benefit to residents.