THE Northern Regional Police Command is engaging the various youth groups in the region to support the police to map out strategies to consolidate the prevailing peace in the region.
According to the Northern Regional Police Commander, Mr Angwutogbe Awuni, “At the moment the region is enjoying significant harmony. And for Tamale in particular I can say that the metropolis is among the cities with the lowest crime rates in the country.”
He explained that it was to consolidate these gains that his outfit was dialoguing with the various stakeholders to strengthen the existing peace, especially as the annual Damba Festival approached.
He acknowledged that even though the festival had, over the years, not recorded any violence in the area, his outfit was beefing up security to avert any possible disturbance, particularly in the traditional Dagbon seat of Yendi.
He commended the chiefs and people of the region, including all the political parties, for their support and co-operation towards the prevailing peace in the area.
Mr Awuni also expressed appreciation to the membership of the Azorka group for their support towards the successful national congress of the NDC in Tamale last month.
The leadership of the Azorka Boys pledged their commitment to security and further expressed its preparedness to engage the various youth groups to ensure a peaceful observance of the time-tested festival.
Last week, the Northern Regional Security Council (REGSEC) called for the suspension of all funeral performances in the Yendi municipality as preparations were underway for the performance of the festival in the area.
The REGSEC also directed that the activities and performance of the Damba Festival be restricted to the temporary Gbewaa Palace to forestall any misunderstanding in the performance of the festival in the traditional area.
That was contained in a statement signed and issued by the Chairman of the REGSEC, Mr Moses Mabengba.
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