KMA demolishes unauthorized structures behind COCOBOD building at Asafo

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has demolished unauthorized structures in a slum area behind the COCOBOD building in Asafo, Ghana. Officials stated the area was a hub for criminal activity and that the demolition aims to improve public safety.
Why it matters
The operation reflects local government efforts to reclaim urban spaces and address systemic crime in high-density areas.
Kumasi, July 17, GNA – The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has demolished unauthorized structures at a notorious slum behind the COCOBOD Jubilee House building in Asafo, an area authorities say has long served as a hideout for criminal activities.
The report provides a straightforward account of government actions and stated justifications.
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