Suspected thieves have broken into and ransacked the offices of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) and the Audit Service in Bibiani, in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region, leaving staff alarmed and disrupting operations.

According to residents and staff of the two institutions, the break-ins occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, February 11. The perpetrators allegedly forced entry and made away with computers, printers, ceiling fans, air conditioners, a public address system and other valuable equipment.

Municipal Director of the NCCE, Martha Nneka Opara, described the incident as part of a worrying pattern of theft that has plagued the facility for months.

“This office has been repeatedly targeted. We have lost critical equipment — computers, fans, air conditioners and our PA system — and each loss directly affects our ability to serve the people of this municipality,” she said.

Mrs Opara explained that limited security measures and poor lighting around the office compound have emboldened criminals to strike repeatedly. She lamented that the loss of essential tools has made civic education work increasingly difficult, slowing down community outreach and public engagement programmes.

She appealed to the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipal Assembly and the Ghana Police Service to strengthen security around both institutions.

“We are calling on the relevant authorities to ensure tighter security, whether through regular patrols, installation of CCTV cameras or improved fencing, so that the remaining offices and assets are protected,” she added.

Residents in the area have also expressed concern, noting that the recurring thefts undermine public service delivery and create fear within the community. Some called on law enforcement agencies to investigate the matter thoroughly and bring the perpetrators to justice.