There has been a surge in criminal activities in the country lately. This has led to fear and panic among the populace.

Many of the victims of these crimes are ordinary citizens. Now a police officer, Constable General, Emmanuel Osei, has been killed in the line of duty during the latest incident on Monday.

The spike in these violent attacks has become an issue of public interest. Hence tonight's edition of JoyNews PM Express will discuss the topic " State of insecurity: Why the surge?”

Joy News' Evans Mensah hosted the following guests; Director of Faculty of Academic Affairs and Research, KAIPTC, Prof Kwesi Aning, Vice Chairman of Defense and Interior Committee of Parliament, Mrs Ophelia Mensah Hayford, Chief Executive of Security Warehouse, Adam Bonaa, Criminologist and Crime Researcher, Dr Jones Opoku Ware as they delve into what accounts for the surge in insecurity in the country and how it can be managed.