The Northern Regional Command of the Ghana Police Service has created a new operation known as Red Maria. This taskforce will focus on stopping criminal acts in the region.

The main areas for this new operation include Tamale and nearby towns. The goal is to increase police presence and response times.

Northern Regional Commander DCOP Wisdom Lavoe announced the formation of the taskforce. He stated that it is a response to public concerns about safety.

The police aim to make the region safer for everyone. This includes tackling various types of criminal activity.

The Red Maria taskforce will use new strategies to combat crime effectively. Details on specific methods used by the taskforce were not immediately available.

This initiative is part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement to maintain peace and order.