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The National Security Council has stepped up its nationwide outreach exercise by engaging religious bodies and various security agencies in Accra earlier today on how to identify and deal with the issues. potential terrorist attacks in Ghana.
The move has become necessary, especially at a time when some of the neighboring countries are being attacked by terrorists.
In May alone, at least 10 people were killed and several others wounded as a result of terrorist attacks against some Catholic churches in Burkina Faso.
As a result of this, the government has mandated national security to lead all security agencies to ensure the safety of all citizens while strengthening security at our borders to prevent suspected terrorists or extremist groups from entering the country. To enter the country.
At a meeting held on Friday, June 7, 2019 with religious organizations, the customs services, fire departments, prison administration, the National Investigation Bureau (BNI), director of the Fighting against terrorism, COP George Asiamah ensures the safety of Ghanaians priority stating that they will do everything in their power to prevent possible terrorist attacks.
During the meeting, the various religious organizations were trained in the detection and management of terrorists, as well as in developing a security plan for churches and mosques to ensure that in neighboring Burkina Faso does not occur in Ghana.
COP, George Asiamah, said, "We started in Accra. We went to the three northern regions and we will go to all regions. There is a battle for us all but we can not say that we are seriously threatened but we can not wait to be caught off guard. We take preventive measures because our framework is based on four pillars: prevent, anticipate, protect and respond. "
He continued: "to answer, you answer and you rely on it. It requires a lot of resilience, but we are currently trying to prevent it and prevent it so that terrorists can not have the slightest opportunity to strike. "
It also urges Ghanaians not to entertain or help those who they suspect of being terrorists.
According to him, terrorists are always looking for ways to carry out their attacks, but if the public is warned of all the difficulties it has, Ghana will stand up and be strong.
"They need an opportunity. They can send spies here to see what we are doing, but if they find that they do not have local support, they will not come to attack us. They attack Burkina and other places because they get local support. Terrorists come to feed on what is happening around us, "said George Asiamah of the COP.
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