The Ghana Police Service in the Northern Region has created a new group to fight crime. This taskforce is named Red Maria.
The main goal of the Red Maria taskforce is to increase efforts against criminal activities. This includes areas like Tamale and other nearby towns.
Northern Regional Commander DCOP Wisdom Lavoe announced the launch of the taskforce. He stated that the action comes after growing concerns about potential criminal increases.
The police aim to make the region safer for its citizens. The taskforce will focus its operations to achieve this objective.
Further details on the specific strategies and operational areas of the Red Maria taskforce were not immediately available.