The Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has imposed a number of measures aimed at curbing deadly shootings in Asawase and other parts of the region.
A July 25, 2025 press release signed by the Regional Minister and shared by the Interior Minister and MP for Asawase on Facebook outlined five key measures including:
1. No motorbikes shall be permitted on the roads after 7:00pm until further notice.
2. The use of unlicensed motorbikes or motorbikes without lights is strictly prohibited.
3. The ongoing inter-tribal football competition is to be suspended with immediate effect until further notice.
4. No motorbike rider is permitted to wear a smock until further notice, as it has become an avenue for suspects to conceal weapons.
5. Additionally, there will be increased security presence in hotspot areas, involving both the Police and Military, to ensure peace and protect lives and property.
The measures were imposed in the light of the deadly shooting of Alhaji Abdul-Malik Azenbge, Chief of Kusaase on July 22. Barely 24 hours after these measures were announced, another deadly shooting was recorded in Asawase.
“The REGSEC assures the general public of the government’s unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order and fostering a peaceful
society. All necessary measures are being implemented to ensure that the perpetrators of this heinous act are brought to justice,” the statement added in part.
FULL STATEMENT
ASHANTI REGIONAL CO-ORDINATING COUNCIL
REPUBLIC OF GHANA
PRESS RELEASE
The Ashanti Regional Co-ordinating Council expresses its deepest condolences to the family of the late Alhaji Abdul-Malik Azenbge, Chief of Kusaase, on his untimely passing.
In response to the recent security incident involving the fatal shooting of Alhaji Abdul-Malik Azenbge, which occurred at Asewaase on Tuesday, 22nd July 2025, the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) convened an emergency meeting on Wednesday, 24th July 2025 to assess the situation and determine immediate action.
Following this meeting, REGSEC resolved as follows:
1. No motorbikes shall be permitted on the roads after 7:00pm until further notice.
2. The use of unlicensed motorbikes or motorbikes without lights is strictly prohibited.
3. The ongoing inter-tribal football competition is to be suspended with immediate effect until further notice.
4. No motorbike rider is permitted to wear a smock until further notice, as it has become an avenue for suspects to conceal weapons.
5. Additionally, there will be increased security presence in hotspot areas, involving both the Police and Military, to ensure peace and protect lives and property.
The REGSEC assures the general public of the government’s unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order and fostering a peaceful society. All necessary measures are being implemented to ensure that the perpetrators of this heinous act are brought to justice.
We also urge the public to support the ongoing investigations. The doors of the Security Services remain open to receive credible information that can assist in identifying and apprehending those responsible.
The REGSEC remains ready and committed to serving the public in line with its mandate.
Thank you.
HON. DR. FRANK AMOAKOHENE
ASHANTI REGIONAL MINISTER