𝐍𝐀𝐂𝐒𝐀 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐒 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐋𝐈𝐌 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘

A conversation on community safety at the Asawase Central Mosque brought together Muslim leaders and residents to discuss the risks posed by illicit firearms and gun-related violence.

The Ag. Head of Ashanti Regional Office, Mr. Kenneth Oduro, used the engagement to create awareness on dangers of small arms and the everyday realities of community safety, including the impact of firearm-related incidents on families and neighbourhoods.

The conversation went beyond awareness. Participants raised practical concerns about reporting suspicious activities, confidentiality when making reports, and the implications of firing warning shots, providing an opportunity for NACSA to clarify issues that directly affect community safety.

Muslim leaders welcomed the engagement and called for continued community-level education on firearms, peace and security.

The engagement reaffirmed the value of working through trusted community institutions such as mosques to reach residents, encourage vigilance and strengthen collective responsibility for preventing gun violence.

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