Al Qaeda and the Islamic State in Ghana

General News of Monday, June 10, 2019

Source: dailyguidenetwork.com

2019-06-10

The British government warned its Ghanaian citizens to be wary of kidnappings and terrorist attacks in the country.

The kidnapping warning comes shortly after the recent kidnapping of two Canadian citizens.

The terrorist groups badociated with Al Qaeda and the Islamic State, which operate in parts of North Africa and now in the Sahel, are likely to be the main perpetrators of the country.

The groups badociated with al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), the Islamic State of Libya and the Islamic State of West Africa (ISWA) constitute a gulf for the governments in the subregion, struggling to secure their porous borders.

Burkina Faso and Mali are currently engaged in fierce fighting against terrorists, who have already claimed several lives.

This is the most comprehensive report published by a foreign country on the insecurity posed by active terrorists in both Burkina Faso and Mali.

Although the report acknowledges that there have been no terrorist attacks in Ghana, British citizens have been advised to be vigilant, especially in northern border areas and in lively public places, including seaside resorts, hotels, cafes, restaurants and country places of worship.

Terrorist attacks are launched, they could be blind, including in places visited by foreigners, revealed the report.

Terrorist groups badociated with al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), the Islamic State of Libya and the Islamic State of West Africa (ISWA) pose a threat to the region.

With sophisticated weapons at their disposal, coupled with a devious determination to wreak havoc, stopping them in their tracks is a Herculean enterprise.

Burkinabé and Malian security forces have suffered greatly as a result of these men.

British citizens have been warned against the feats of terrorists in the report.

He added that "there is a heightened threat of terrorist attacks around the world against British interests and British nationals of groups or individuals motivated by the conflict in Iraq and Syria. You should be vigilant right now.

Suspected terrorists

Two alleged terrorists were reportedly transferred to Accra from Hamile, in the Upper West West area, after being arrested at different times by the vigilance of two residents.

While one of them was stopped when a whistleblower called the police, the other went to the country to buy drinks. alcoholic.

A few months ago, security personnel in Accra discussed the terrorist threat in the country and stressed the need to retool the army.

Removal

The terrorists seem to open a new chapter in their evil operations, while they are targeting Ghana through kidnappings.

According to the British alert, terrorists could travel to areas with porous borders in order to attack targets and remove strangers, government officials and civilians for financial gain.

According to the report, terrorists' favorite targets include tourists, aid workers, journalists and business figures.

National security officers and police are on the trail of the people who kidnapped two Canadian women in Kumasi last week.

Police called on the media to stop broadcasting images of abducted women, which has a negative impact on investigations.

Porous borders

Ghana has porous borders and the ease with which people arrive in the country from ECOWAS member countries is considered a potential danger to our security, especially in this time of terrorist threats.

Terrorists can easily enter the country pretending to be beggars and live especially in Zongo communities where they can rely on usual hospitality.

It was relieving when the Imam National Chief recently badured the president that he would support him in his fight against terrorism.

Most of the beggars in Accra come from Niger, where Boko Haram has control in some parts of the country.

President Akufo-Addo called for vigilance in Ghana, where foreigners are worshiped and his call could not have come at a better time.