Military, Police deployed across Volta to control secessionists’ activities- Deputy Information Minister, Mr. Pius Hadzide
Deputy Information Minister, Mr Pius Hadzide, says military and police deployment has been stepped up across the Volta and parts of Oti regions for the security of the population, property and national assets.
He disclosed that Juapong, Aflao, Kpando, Hohoe are areas the heavy deployment of the forces might be seen. All within the Volta region, Kete-Krachi and Kpassa within the Oti Region.
However, Alavanyo and Nkonya that have already got security concerns are subjected to review thanks to the exigencies of the days .
He said officers and other security men were currently on standby. They are awaiting deployment to other areas to quell any longer disturbances from any secessionist group. Mr Hadzide said this after an inter-ministerial consultation dialogue among major security agencies was necessitated. The insurrection by a gaggle calling itself the Western Togoland Restoration Front, seeking to secede from the country followed .
In attendance were
In attendance were, Mr Kan Dappah, National Security Coordinator, Mr Dominic Ntiwul, Minister of Defence, Mr Ambrose Dery, Minister of Interior, Mr Dan Botwe, Minister of Regional Integration, Mr Kofi Dzamesi, Minister of Chieftaincy and non-secular Affairs, Mr Pius Hadzide, Deputy Minister of data and therefore the Regional Security Council members led by Dr Archibald Letsa.
The Deputy Information Minister said some 60 arrests were made in reference to the activities of the insurrection out of which 54 suspects had been remanded and therefore the rest processed for court.
He disclosed that the Volta Regional House of Chiefs unanimously condemned the barbaric act of the group. They denounced any support for the group.
He said the govt would still dialogue with major actors excluding the suspects arrested during this matter for the sustenance and maintenance of the peace and security of the region. Mr Hadzide said “government is unwilling to dialogue with unknown criminals,” stating that there are enough security men and ladies on the bottom to safeguard the peace of everybody.
On instituting a curfew, he said: “no decision has been taken, but all options are on the table.”
Volta Regional Minister, Dr Archibald Letsa, debunked allegations that he was a financier of the separatist group. He indicated that he was instituting action against media houses. Also, presenters that offered their platforms to the group to vend fairytale to stain his hard won reputation.
He cautioned the general public against sacrificing their safety for curiosity in security operations. He urged the general public to avoid massing up to avert being casualties.
Military, Police deployed across Volta to control secessionists’ activities- Deputy Information Minister, Mr. Pius Hadzide
Source: myjoyonline
