IGP vows maximum security for judiciary

The Inspector General Of Police as vowed "maximum protection for the judiciary" following last Thursdays attack on the Kumasi Circuit Court by members of the Delta Force, a vigilante group within the governing New Patriotic Party.

The IGP, who has come under intense pressure to crack the whip on the rampaging so called Delta Force said: "The administration will like to assure the judiciary that it will provide maximum security to ensure their safety at all times."

He also called on the general public to volunteer information to enable the police deal with the menace once and for all.

The Judges and Magistrates Association of Ghana Friday condemned the court raid by the Delta Force.

The umbrella body of the judges and magistrates said at a news conference that their members are living in fear after the attack.

Justice Victor Ofoe, President of the Association called on the police to “arrest and bring to normalcy the situation for peace loving Ghanaians to go about their lawful duties.”

“Such acts are a threat and intimidation of the members of the judiciary. It should be most gratifying for us, and of course all Ghanaians, that all involved will be apprehended and dealt with according to law,” he said.