Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak has addressed the nation’s top police commanders. With a firm voice and unwavering resolve, he outlined a growing threat to Ghana’s peace, the rise of self-styled security groups formed by political parties, traditional leaders, individuals, and organizations.
“These groups,” the Minister warned, “pose a real danger to our stability. The law is clear: only state-sanctioned security agencies are permitted to provide protection.” He referenced the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act, 2019 (Act 999), reminding everyone that the formation of private security outfits without government approval is strictly prohibited.
Standing before the assembled officers at the regional commanders’ conference, Mr. Muntaka issued a directive: the Ghana Police Service must intensify its efforts to root out vigilantism. Police commanders, he said, should act decisively to identify, investigate, and prosecute those involved in setting up illegal security groups.
But his concerns didn’t end there. The Minister also turned his attention to a worrying new trend—the unauthorized recording and circulation of videos showing security recruits in training. He cautioned that such practices, especially when training footage appears on social media, risk undermining the integrity and confidentiality of the country’s security institutions.
“Protecting the secrecy of our training is vital,” he stressed. “We cannot allow the professionalism and effectiveness of our security services to be compromised by careless publication of sensitive material.”
With that, Mr. Muntaka called on all security service commanders to implement strict measures, ensuring that images and videos of recruits remain confidential unless officially approved. His message was clear: Ghana’s safety, professionalism, and peace must be preserved at all costs, and the law must be enforced without fear or favor.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com