E/R: DSP Sheila Afoley Odal Initiates Construction of Ultramodern Police Headquarters
The District Police Commander for Atiwa West, DSP Sheila Afoley Odal, has initiated the construction of an ultramodern District Police Headquarters at Akyem Kwabeng in the Eastern Region, with support from the community.
The project, which is expected to improve police administration and service delivery in the district, was officially launched with a sod-cutting ceremony.
Speaking at the ceremony, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atiwa West, Hon. Amoh Johnson, commended DSP Sheila Afoley Odal for the initiative and outlined several government projects being undertaken in the district.
He disclosed that government projects in the district included a bypass road linking Akyem Kwabeng to Bomaa, an ultramodern bus terminal estimated at GH¢2.5 million, and an eight-seater water closet toilet facility for Akyem Kwabeng Presbyterian Basic School.
He also announced that a sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of an Anglican Basic School building, together with ancillary facilities, was expected to take place this month.
The DCE further revealed that the Cooperative and Responsible Mining initiative would be inaugurated on November 22, 2026, by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah.
On security, Hon. Amoh Johnson called on the police to intensify efforts to curb the growing illicit drug trade and consumption in the district.
He urged the police to provide the Assembly with quarterly reports on arrests and prosecutions involving illicit drug peddlers and consumers to strengthen accountability and collaboration in tackling the menace.
He also commended the former District Police Commander, Mr Yeboah, for his dedication to improving the police station's infrastructure, noting that DSP Sheila Afoley Odal was continuing the initiative.
For her part, DSP Sheila Afoley Odal explained that the decision to construct the new headquarters was informed by the deplorable state of the existing police infrastructure and a stalled housing project for police personnel, which had been overtaken by weeds.
She said she had, together with her administration, initiated plans to construct an ultramodern District Police Headquarters with support from the community, adding that seed money had already been mobilised to commence the project.
DSP Odal warned individuals involved in criminal activities, particularly those engaged in illicit drug trade and consumption, to desist from such acts, stressing that the police had mapped out strategies to arrest and prosecute offenders.
Meanwhile, the Tufohene of Akyem Gyaase, Baffour Osuodumgya, called on residents and other stakeholders to support the initiative to ensure its successful completion.
The contractor, Mr Akanko Frank, projected that the project would be completed within six months, provided the necessary construction materials were available on site.
Source:George Botha.
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