Traditional musician, King Ayisoba is demanding urgent actions from government to curb the increasing cases of violent crimes specifically armed robbery in the country.
King Ayisoba said frequent incidents of armed robbery in recent times which, in most cases, have resulted in the loss of lives are an indication that the security of the nation is under threat and thus, his call on government to take immediate steps to deal with the situation and safeguard the lives and properties of the citizenry.
The traditional musician, who expressed worry over the over the situation, suggested that the Akufo-Addo’s government, unlike previous administration particularly the Rawlings’ regime, has failed to tackle crime in the country hence, the incessant incidents of robberies and the brazen nature in which robbers carryout their activities.
“The government should wake up and deal with the increasing cases of armed robbery in the country. The current government must do something about the situation. Armed robbery is rampant now. It was not like this under the Rawlings regime,” he stated in an interview on TV3’s Showbiz360.
He advised Ghanaians to take their personal security seriously and adhere to security tips so that do not fall victims to violent crimes.
“I’ll advice Ghanaians to take their personal security seriously and ensure their safety,” he added.
King Ayisoba said this while mourning the death of a young nurse and budding musician, Ishmael Pumi Bashiru also known as Prince Pumi. The 30-year-old nurse was shot dead by suspected armed robbers on the Bolgatanga-Bawku road on his way to Bolgatanga from Zebilla in the Bawku West District where he worked. He has since been buried.
Prince Pumi is among several other Ghanaians who have lost their lives in the hands of armed robbers between ending of last year and now.
Violent crimes particularly armed robbery have become rampant in the country raising concerns of a state of insecurity as citizens are robbed at gunpoint every now and then.
But the Ghanaian police Service has downplayed the concerns, arguing that the claims of insecurity are baseless as its statistics indicates a decline in crime rate in the country.
