He said President Nana Akufo-Addo, who is touring some Western countries, including the United States of America and Germany, had been informed about the recent spate of armed robberies.
     
“I’m in constant contact with him regarding the recent spate of armed robberies, which is of concern to everybody and the President is also concerned”.
     
He said government had taken measures to curb the menace and asked for the co-operation of everybody to clamp down on the phenomenon.
     
Other activities marking the independence celebrations include; flag raising ceremony, inter-schools quiz and debate competition, clean-up exercise, thanksgiving service by Christians and Independence Day parade on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, to climax the celebrations at the Black Stars Square in Accra.
     
Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari is expected to be the special guest of honour for the occasion.
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