Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Godwin Ahianyo, in-charge of the Ashanti Regional Police Public Affairs Unit, has said Kumasi Stadium and its environs have been declared a security zone on Friday, March 06 for national commemoration of Ghana’s 63rd independence anniversary, to be hosted at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
Consequently, the Afful Nkwanta Traffic Light – Stadium, Asokwa Mall Traffic Light – Stadium, Unity Oil Station – T. I. Ahmadiyya SHS and Brigina – Stadium link roads would all be closed temporarily.
Additionally, no vehicle would be allowed to park at unauthorized places, while all vehicles entering the Stadium would undergo strict inspection and checks.
The statement pointed out that only vehicles with VVIP stickers would be allowed entry into the inner perimeter of the Stadium, and that, the Heroes Park had been designated as a car park for the Diplomatic Corps.
The military and police, it said, had been put on high alert ahead of the programme, warning those who intended to perpetrate a crime or foment trouble to advise themselves.
Source: Mybrytfmonline/Kofi Atakora
