National Security Council Steps Up Counter-Terrorism Measures 

The National Security Council met on March 15, 2016, to review the security situation in the country in the wake of the upsurge of terrorist attacks in the sub-region. 

The meeting was chaired by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces President John Dramani Mahama.

This was in a statement issued in Accra, on March 15, 2016 and copied to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, (GBC).

The statement which was signed by the Minister of Communication, Dr. Edward K. Omane Boamah, said the meeting was attended by Service Chiefs and all other members of the Council.
 
According to the statement, the Council reviewed the recent attacks in Mali, Burkina Faso and Cote d’Ivoire and current intelligence on extremist activities in West Africa.
 
It said the National Security Council on the basis of briefings by the intelligence agencies and partners has determined that there is a credible terrorists threat to all countries in the sub-region. 

It further stated that the Council reviewed its anti-terrorism preparedness, joint services operations and other measures to ensure the safety of the citizenry.
 
It said:  “In view of the conventional wisdom that security is a shared responsibility, the Council has advised that the general public be vigilant, cautious and curious, and report any unusual circumstances to the law enforcement agencies.” 

“The Council further urges all Ghanaians and other nationals resident in Ghana to bear with security measures that may be enforced at various locations from time to time for the purpose of public safety. The Council will review the situation on a continuous basis.” The statement concluded.

Attached is the full statement from the Ministry of Communications.

GBC