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The Ghana Police Service has arrested 13 individuals for illegally constructing structures at the Laboma and Teshie Military shooting ranges in the Kpeshie Lagoon area of Accra. The structures, which were found to be in various stages of completion, were built on filled land that is part of the military shooting ranges.
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) conducted an inspection of the area and determined that the constructions were unauthorized. Chairman of the Accra REGSEC, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover, stated that all unauthorized structures will be dismantled and those responsible will face the law.
The arrested individuals, who claim to be ordinary workers, will be put through the legal process and required to produce evidence of who hired them to work on the structures. The REGSEC is also investigating who sold the land to the constructors, as traditional leaders in the area claim that no land was sold for permanent structures.
According to Titus-Glover, the REGSEC will not tolerate any illegal constructions in the area, and all structures that are found to be unauthorized will be demolished. He also called on the public to come forward with information on who sold the land to the constructors.
The demolishment of the structures is set to begin soon, and the public is advised to stay away from the area to avoid any potential danger. The Ghana Police Service and the REGSEC are working together to ensure that the law is enforced and that the military shooting ranges are protected.
The illegal constructions at the military shooting ranges have raised concerns about the safety and security of the area. The military shooting ranges are used for training purposes, and any unauthorized structures in the area could pose a risk to the safety of the military personnel and the general public.
The REGSEC has assured the public that it will do everything possible to ensure that the area is safe and secure. The council has also called on the public to report any suspicious activity in the area to the authorities.
The issue of illegal constructions at the military shooting ranges has been a long-standing problem in the area. Despite previous warnings and demolitions, some individuals have continued to construct structures in the area, posing a risk to the safety and security of the military personnel and the general public.
The REGSEC has vowed to put an end to the illegal constructions and ensure that the area is safe and secure. The council has also called on the public to support its efforts in enforcing the law and protecting the military shooting ranges.
The illegal constructions have also raised concerns about the environmental impact on the Kpeshie Lagoon. The lagoon is an important ecological site, and any construction activity in the area could pose a risk to the environment.
The REGSEC has assured the public that it will work with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure that the area is protected and that any environmental damage is mitigated.
In conclusion, the arrest of 13 individuals for illegally constructing structures at the military shooting ranges in Accra is a clear message that the law will not be tolerated. The REGSEC and the Ghana Police Service are committed to ensuring that the law is enforced, and that the safety and security of the area are protected.