Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North has described as timely the transfer of Asante Akim-North District Police Commander, ASP Samuel Azugu.
Andy Appiah Kubi blamed the commander for the worsening security crisis involving nomadic herdsmen in the area.
ASP Samuel Azugu was relieved of his post following allegations that he owns cows which are under the care of Fulani herdsmen.
His new replacement has been announced by the police service as DSP Joe Appiah.
ASP Azugu transfer comes after the community leaders at Agogo in the Asante Akim North district of the Ashanti region said they have lost confidence in the police commander.
In support, the MP for the area said he was happy with the transfer because the commander was complicit in the security crisis that has claimed many lives in the area.
Due to the unprofessional conduct of ASP Azugu, he noted that “even dogs here in Agogo don’t want to work with him. He didn’t help us. He could not help us”.
Hon. Appiah Kubi said they have evidence to back all the allegations being leveled against the Police Commander but will provide at the appropriate platform.
“The District Commander is inciting the herdsmen against our people. We have evidence that the herdsmen bring him beef. The commander also has cattle which the herdsmen are rearing for him,” the NPP MP said.
The Asante Akyem North MP thanked the both Divisional and Regional Police Command for granting their request to replace the district commander.
Hon. Appiah Kubi pledged his unflinching support for the new Police Commander, DSP Joe Appiah to ensure they win the Fulani fight.
Ghana/Adomonline.com/Adwoa Gyasiwaa Agyeman
