Nungua residents demand intensified police patrols over rise in robberies
Some residents of Nungua Addogono and Baatsona in the Greater Accra Region have expressed concerns over a surge in robberies and phone-snatching incidents in the area.
Community members report feeling increasingly unsafe, particularly during the evening hours, and have called on the Ghana Police Service to intensify patrols to enhance security.
According to the residents, the perpetrators—often in pairs on motorbikes—target commuters by snatching phones, handbags, and other personal belongings before speeding off.
Mr. Isaac Young, a businessman and resident of Addogono, recounted a harrowing experience where he was chased and robbed by the miscreants on his way home around 10:00 p.m. last week.
“They even returned my old phone and told me to upgrade the phone I use,” he said, describing the robbers as six individuals riding on three motorcycles. He added that while they attacked several people, some managed to escape unscathed.
Another resident, Mr. Mawutor Gaar, shared how he witnessed a phone-snatching incident at the Addogono last stop about three months ago. The incident has since instilled fear in him, making him hesitant to carry his phone outside, especially in the evenings.
“I was coming home from work when two men on a motorbike snatched a lady’s phone from her hand. It happened so fast. People nearby tried to help, but the thieves sped off,” he recalled.
The residents are appealing for increased police visibility in the area, emphasizing that patrols, particularly at night and in high-risk zones, would deter criminals and improve public safety.
Mr. John Issah Andullah Tassa, the Assemblyman for Nungua Addogono, acknowledged the rising security concerns and assured residents of ongoing efforts to address the situation.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), he said he would liaise with the district police command to intensify patrols and deploy additional teams to identified hotspots.
“There have been numerous reports of both daytime and nighttime robberies,” he admitted. He also urged residents to promptly report suspicious activities to facilitate police efforts.
Mr. Tassa further noted that most streetlights in the area are not functioning, which has exacerbated the insecurity. He explained that the electoral areas had not received sufficient streetlights from the assembly but expressed hope for improvements soon.
Source: GNA
