By Emmanuel Gamson, GNA
Takoradi, Nov. 11, GNA – Alhaji Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, Minister for the Interior, has urged internal security agencies in the Western Region to move beyond operating in silos and embrace an integrated and collaborative approach in the management of security issues in the region.
He said it was imperative for the various regional commands and directorates to strengthen their working relationships, share relevant intelligence, and coordinate their activities to help sustain the peace and security in the region.
“Our shared objective must be a Western Region where businesses operate safely, communities live without fear, borders are secure, emergencies are managed effectively, and every citizen can enjoy the protection of the law,” he said.
The Minister said this when he met with security agencies under the Ministry, in Takoradi, as part of his three-day working tour of the Western Region.
The meeting provided a platform for the Minister to interact directly with the leadership and personnel of the security agencies to understand their operational realities and assess how best the Ministry could support them to discharge their duties diligently.
Alhaji Muntaka stated that the security environment was constantly evolving with criminal networks becoming more sophisticated, technology changing the nature of crime, and threats increasingly extending beyond traditional institutional boundaries.
He urged the regional leadership to strengthen intelligence gathering, identify emerging threats early, and ensure that relevant information reached the appropriate decision makers on time.
“Our approach must be guided by reliable intelligence, proper planning, effective coordination and continuous assessment of the threats confronting our communities,” the Minister added.
He also encouraged personnel to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and discipline and avoid acts that could bring the image of their institutions into disrepute.
Alhaji Muntaka said: “The authority entrusted to the security agencies is significant, and it must always be exercised responsibly.
“Corruption, abuse of authority, extortion, unnecessary use of force, and other forms of misconduct must not be tolerated.”
On their operational challenges, he assured them that the government was working tirelessly to retool and strengthen the capacity of the security institutions and improve upon personnel welfare.
The Minister said: “I am fully aware of the challenges you face, particularly in logistics, operational equipment, infrastructure, accommodation, and personnel welfare.
“Let me assure you of government’s commitment to ensure our agencies are better equipped, adequately resourced, and positioned to respond effectively to our country’s evolving security needs.”
Source: Ghana News Agency (GNA)
