Sefwi Elluokrom – In a shocking tale of neglect, the Elluokrom community, home to over 2,300 residents, remains without a functional police presence despite having a completed police station for 22 years.

The facility, built with over ₵120,000 in community contributions, was meant to serve Elluokrom and over 20 surrounding communities but has remained locked and unused. The police station’s abandonment has left residents vulnerable to rising criminal activities, with cases of theft and drug abuse becoming increasingly rampant.

Assembly Member Louis Afful expresses frustration, citing the dire security situation. “The Elluokrom Police Station has been here for 22 years, yet it has never been opened for the people,” he said in an exclusive interview. “We have reached out to MPs, DCEs, and police authorities several times, but nothing has come out of it.”

Afful noted that the lack of a police station has worsened security, making it difficult to control crime. “There are many criminal cases here, but because there is no police station around, controlling crime has become very difficult,” he explained.

The unresolved issue has caused Afful personal distress in his role. “I have suffered as an Assemblyman because of this police station issue. The people keep asking questions, and I have no answers for them,” he added.

On behalf of the chiefs and people of Elluokrom, Afful has made a renewed appeal to the government to intervene urgently. “We are pleading with the government to come and commission the Elluokrom Police Station in 2026 so that our people can finally benefit from the facility,” he appealed.

Residents believe that opening the police station will significantly improve security, curb crime and drug abuse, and bring lasting relief to Elluokrom and its neighbouring communities.

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