The police administration has outlined an elaborate plan to maintain security and ensure safety of citizens during the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
Ghana’s national team, the Black Stars, are participating in the arguably the world’s largest sporting event, which starts from November 20 to December 18, 2022.
“The Police Administration recognises that football is arguably the heartbeat of the nation. We acknowledge that the euphoria that engulfs the nation during the World Cup tournament, especially when the Black Stars are participating, comes with its attendant security implications,” the police said in a statement.
It therefore said, “The Police would like to assure the public that adequate additional security measures have been put in place to maintain security, law and order in the country during the event and beyond.”
The statement advised members of the public who intend to organise public viewing of the tournament at specially designated places to contact Police Regional, Divisional and District Commands for further security directives or 0277585542 for support.
“This is a temporary number dedicated to the World Cup and related matters only,” it added.
Meanwhile, members of the general public have been urged to be law abiding to ensure a peaceful and incident-free tournament.
“We wish to also urge the public to be security conscious so that in their excitement and jubilation, they do not fall victim to crime and do not also infringe on the rights and freedoms of others.”
The statement also wished the Black Stars a successful tournament in Qatar.