Read < 1minutePolicemen stand guard in front of Ghana’s Supreme Court after it upheld president John Dramani Mahama’s win in elections last year, dismissing the opposition’s case alleging voter fraud in a test for one of Africa’s most stable democracies, on August 29, 2013 in Accra. AFP PHOTO CHRIS STEIN (Photo credit should read Chris Stein/AFP/Getty Images)
Ghana’s government has decided to arm all police officers on traffic duties after a spate of attacks.
Five officers have been killed in the past month – including two on Wednesday when criminals opened fire on two officers after refusing to stop their vehicle.
The Ghanaian government is providing thousands of bullet proof vests and is importing weapons for the police.
Ambrose Dery said the new equipment would enable the police to fight violent crime and defend themselves.
Three persons have previously been arrested by the police in connection with a missing rifle at Akporman Manna Police post in Accra.
