The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Ernest Owusu Poku, on Saturday directed Police Regional Commanders, especially those in the border areas to be on a high alert to check any possible influx of armed robbers from Nigeria.

A statement signed by Inspector Jordan Quaye, said, this follows reports which indicate that, due to a massive operation launched by the Nigerian Police organisation against armed robbery in their country, it is likely the robbery syndicates might direct their operatives to other West African countries including Ghana in the next few days.

The statement said further that the IGP has directed the regional commanders to liaise closely with their immigration, CEPS and BNI counterparts to mount close surveillance on activities of travellers to Ghana, especially suspicious looking persons. The IGP, meanwhile assures the public of adequate preventive security measures that are in place to prevent any sudden upsurge of armed robberies.