By; Edwin Gogu
Coginta, through the European Union–funded PEACE PROTECT Project, has intensified efforts to strengthen community policing and improve security within Ghana’s five northern border regions. From 24th to 26th November 2025, the organization donated 75 motorbikes and commissioned three newly constructed police posts in Nahuyili, Gbingbani, and Dakuripe.
The initiatives form part of broader efforts to enhance police visibility, improve emergency response times, and deepen trust between the Ghana Police Service and local communities, key pillars of effective community policing. Speaking at the handover ceremony in Tamale, the Country Director of Coginta Rev. Fr. Dr. Clement Aapengnuo. described the investment as “a significant milestone” in collective efforts to promote peace and build resilient communities in northern Ghana.
“These facilities and equipment are not just structures and machines,” he said. “They are essential tools that will enhance community policing by fostering trust and improving the safety and wellbeing of the many communities that rely on the Ghana Police Service for protection.”
Under the EU-funded PEACE PROTECT Project, Coginta has trained 184 police personnel in modern community policing strategies, donated 75 motorbikes, including the 57 newly handed over motorbikes to boost mobility and rapid response, constructed seven police posts across the northern border regions, invested a total of EUR 975,990 (over GHS 14 million) toward strengthening community policing and local resilience.
The Country Director expressed gratitude to the European Union for its “consistent support and belief in the vision of peaceful, secure, and resilient communities,” and commended the Ghana Police Service for its commitment to implementing community policing nationwide.
He also acknowledged traditional leaders and community members for supporting land access, construction, and cooperation with the police support he described as “a testament to the shared desire for peace and stability.”
The new police posts and motorbikes, he noted, will help strengthen police presence in remote and high-risk communities, improve patrol coverage along border areas, enhance trust and cooperation between civilians and police officers, reduce crime and mitigate risks of violent extremism.
The Country Director appealed to police officers who will serve in the facilities to maintain the motorbikes, use them responsibly, and deepen daily engagement with community leaders and residents.
“Security is not the sole responsibility of law enforcement agencies,” he emphasized. “It is a shared responsibility between the police and the communities they serve.”
Coginta reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Government of Ghana, the Ghana Police Service, and local communities in building safer, and more peaceful societies. The event also recognized the critical role of the media in shaping public awareness and highlighting positive contributions to community safety.
“With strong partnerships, we can make meaningful strides toward lasting peace and security in northern Ghana,” the Country Director concluded.
