The Chief of Ejura Barima Osei Hwedie II has appealed to President Akufo-Addo to establish a military base in the area.
The traditional leader further appealed for an expansion of the Police in the area.
He believes this would help maintain law and order.
He indicated that they want to eradicate lawlessness, thuggery, and violence from the area.
He was speaking at a short ceremony where the three-member committee set up to probe the Ejura shooting incident was present to highlight their preparations for their sitting which begins today, Tuesday, July 6, 2021.
Two persons were shot while protesting the murder of their colleague and social activist, Ibrahim Mohammed aka Kaaka.
A Ministerial Committee has since been set up to probe the circumstances surrounding the shooting incident.
The chief admonished the committee to conduct fair and transparent work.
He recounted violent attacks in the area even before that of Kaaka occurred.
He said there have been voter registration violent attacks, and election-related violence, and attacks on leaders of the community.
He alleged that some violent persons have infiltrated the community and creating problems but, was optimistic the request for the military base would be approved.
He said the area is not a violent community but some selfish individuals want to give the community a bad name and it would be important for the security agencies to fish them out and prosecute them.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com
