The Asante Bekwai traditional council headed by Nana Karikari Apau II, Bekwaimanhene, has donated items worth seven million cedis to Bekwai Police service to enable them feel at home in their duties. The items include Oil and Emulsion paints, Brushes, Turpentine and filler. Speaking before the presentation of the materials, Nana Karikari Apau II stated that since the police station was established about 40 years ago, it has not seen any proper renovation. Moreover, the walls are crying for paints. Therefore, when the authorities of the service in the area appealed to the traditional council for help, they thought it wise to donate the above items to help solve part of their problems.
Nana Kakari Apau II used the occasion to plead with the authorities of the service to enable Bekwai Ashanti attain a divisional status to help maintain peace and order in the area. He pledged on behalf of the council to support the police service in all their endeavors. Receiving the materials the Assistant commissioner of Police in the Ashanti Region S.C. Oteng stated that the items have come at the right time. He thanked the council very much on behalf of the police service. He said the items will be put to good use. He also pledged t put up good performance to protect the people even with limited resources, he also appealed to the general public to come to their aid. Other officers who were present included Obuasi Divisional commander, K. A. Oduro, Fomena and Bekwai Police commander, Mr. Gamiah, Elders of the council, police officers of Bekwai and the public. Authorities of the service to enable Bekwai Ashanti attain a divisional status to help maintain peace and order in the area. He pledged on behalf of the council to support the police service in all their endeavors. Receiving the materials the Assistant commissioner of Police in the Ashanti Region S.C. Oteng stated that the items have come at the right time. He thanked the council very much on behalf of the police service. He said the items will be put to good use. He also pledged t put up good performance to protect the people even with limited resources, he also appealed to the general public to come to their aid. Other officers who were present included Obuasi Divisional commander, K. A. Oduro, Fomena and Bekwai Police commander, Mr. Gamiah, Elders of the council, police officers of Bekwai and the public.
Source: GhanaWeb
