The Kassena-Nankana West District Security Council (DISEC) has moved to reassure residents of continued peace and stability, even as authorities intensify surveillance along the district’s border corridors following emerging security and traffic challenges.
Chairman of the DISEC and District Chief Executive Stephen Aeke Akurugo said security agencies remain alert and committed to protecting lives and property despite isolated robbery incidents reported in some communities.
Speaking at the first ordinary meeting of the District Assembly, he noted that while the overall security situation remains under control, new pressure points are emerging, particularly along the Paga Township Highway leading to the Burkina Faso border post.
He explained that heavy vehicular congestion in the area has become a growing safety concern, largely caused by delays at the neighbouring border, which result in long queues stretching into the Navrongo–Paga stretch.
To address the situation, DISEC has established a Road Safety Taskforce to regulate traffic flow, maintain order, and reduce associated risks to commuters and residents.
Mr. Akurugo indicated that the measure is temporary, while the Assembly works to expand parking infrastructure at the border to ease congestion in the long term.
Beyond traffic concerns, he also raised alarm over reported security threats in border communities such as Kayoro and Katiu, where suspected movements linked to cross-border criminal activity are being monitored.
He said security agencies are working in coordination with counterparts in Burkina Faso to track developments and prevent any spillover risks into the district.
Residents have been urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities under the national security campaign, “See Something, Say Something,” as part of community-based security efforts.
As part of broader preventive measures, the Assembly has also distributed 247 boxes of streetlights to key locations, including towns, markets, schools, and health facilities, to improve visibility and deter criminal activity.
Authorities maintain that these combined interventions are aimed at strengthening safety, improving traffic management, and sustaining peace in the district.
