Minister Designate for interior, Ambrose Dery, says the Ghana Police Service will enhance its counselling system following recent suicide reports in the Service.
About three policemen have allegedly committed suicide in less than 3 weeks.
On January 30, the Half Assini District Police Commander, Supt Cyprian Zenge was reported to have shot himself in his house.
Another 50-year-old reportedly died in the early hours of Sunday, February 14, 2021, after being rushed to the Police Hospital.
A police officer with the National Protection Unit (NPU), Constable Eugene Yelnona, also reportedly committed suicide by shooting himself in Accra.
Speaking to the Appointments Committee in Parliament, Minister Designate for interior, Ambrose Dery, said the Police will enhance the counselling system by making provision for imams, Pastors in all Districts.
These experts, according to him, will provide relief as persons with suicidal thoughts can confide in the religious leaders.
He added that although the incidents are mere allegations unless a full scope investigations are concluded, the Police Service will investigate the murders and mete out appropriate sanctions.
He noted that if investigations reveal that these policemen committed suicide, they will be punished.
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