THE Volta Regional Police Commander, Mr David Ampah-Bennin, has denounced the practice in some communities in the region where the digging of illegal trenches across major roads has become rampant in an attempt to slow down vehicles.
He warned that the police would not countenance the emerging trend because it posed greater danger to lives and vehicles.
He said the trenches had been causing more accidents leading to the deterioration of vehicles, adding that the police would co-operate with the Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) and the Department of Urban Roads to stop communities which may embark on such activities.
So far, the road from Juapong through Asikuma and Sokode-Ando to Ho and from Ho through Woadze to Hohoe have been damaged by some communities apparently to deter drivers from speeding.
In his first interview with the Daily Graphic since assuming office, Mr Ampah-Bennin said the command would wage war on criminals who wrongfully intercepted vehicles and robbed market women, cultivators of Indian Hemp and smugglers of goods and prohibited items.
He said the police were for the communities and urged the general public to co-operate with them as allies to reduce crime and create a peaceful environment for steady development.
The regional police commander said the police would supervise the overall vision of the government to ensure that the people of Ghana lived without fear and work to achieve their goals.
Mr Ampah-Bennin also promised to work towards the completion of projects designed for the police in the region to improve on their welfare.
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