Bolgatanga: National Security leads high-powered delegation to conduct security assessment
National Security Minister, Mr Kan Dapaah led a delegation of key stakeholders within the country’s security apparatus to tour the Upper East Region to conduct security assessments with the aim of improving counter-terrorism operations to respond adequately to the growing threats of terrorism in the sub-region.
Some dignitaries that accompanied the Minister were Edward Asomani, Deputy National Security Coordinator; Major General Thomas Oppong Peprah, Chief of Army Staff; Air Vice-Marshal Frank Hanson, Chief of Air Staff; and Brig. Gen Moses Mohammed Aryee, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Northern Command.
They visited the barracks and some Forward Operating Bases of the XI Mechanised Battalion and inspected ongoing works to fortify security posts and Forward Operating Bases which are likely to be targeted during terrorist attacks in view of the modus operandi of terrorist groups operating in neighbouring countries.
The National Security Minister in his interaction with the security personnel reiterated the need for heightened vigilance in the region, particularly within border communities in the region given the southward thrust of terrorist groups operating in the Sahel region.
He expressed appreciation for the efforts of the security forces in protecting the country from the infiltration of terrorists and violent extremists and reiterated the commitment of the Ministry of National Security to supporting ongoing counter-terrorism operations.
