Despite Ghana not having enough Police personnel for the December 7 Presidential and Parliamentary elections, the Police Administration has deployed One Hundred and Forty-seven Police Officers drawn from the Formed Police Unit (FPU) to the African Union Peacekeeping Mission (AMISOM) in Somalia on 2nd November 2020, to assist the local police in maintaining peace and order.
The Director, International Relations Department, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mr. Baba Saanid Adamu whilst briefing the officers before their departure, advised them to remain professional in their peacekeeping duties.
Ghana is heading towards a crucial election on December 7, 2020. Over 4000 hotspots have been identified by the Police to be fragile for violence.
The Police with assistance from other sister security agencies including military, immigration, fire service, and, Customs are expected to help Police the entire country to ensure smooth electoral processes.
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
