Residents at border communities have been asked to improve their co-operation with security officials in a bid to stem infiltration of possible terrorists into the country.
The Ghana Immigration Service is set to enforce a law that requires information on foreigners using hotels and other entities.
Head of Public Affairs at the Immigration Service, Francis Palmdeti, said the enforcement of the law is aimed at safeguarding the country from any possible terrorist attack.
He said the Immigration Service’s collaboration with the residents is crucial for leads that could held the service apprehend potential terrorists.
“That kind of collaboration is the way forward. We cannot pretend to have all the knowledge or the expertise to deal with issues like terrorism. It will require the collaboration of all security services and border residents.
“Terrorism has no boundaries. We think with the happenings within our subregion we need to step up our security to a notch higher and that will require the coorperation the key stakeholders who have a role to play,” he said.
Ghana’s security agencies tightened security at the country’s borders following terror attacks on neighbouring Burkina Faso in January this year.
Security agencies say they have beefed up security at shopping malls, mosques, churches, and other public places.
At least 25 people were killed when al-Qaeda's affiliates in West Africa launched a bloody assault on a hotel and a café in Ouagadougou.
Latest Stories
-
PSG clinch Ligue 1 title after Lyon’s win over Monaco
29 mins -
Guinness Ghana sets the pace at Ghana Beverage Awards with six awards
50 mins -
Burkina Faso suspends BBC, VOA radio broadcasts over killings coverage
55 mins -
Nicole Kidman honoured with AFI Life Achievement Award
1 hour -
Brassier scores winner for Brest as they edge Rennes to secure European football
1 hour -
Ejisu by-election: Akufo-Addo jabs independent candidate; refutes allegations to rig elections
2 hours -
‘What are the real causes of the erratic power outages?’ GUTA demands from ECG
2 hours -
Implementing ESG framework in Ghana’s energy sector for sustainability
2 hours -
CAFCC: Dreams FC exit competition after 3-0 defeat in Kumasi
2 hours -
The detrimental effects of political interference on Ghana’s electricity sustainability
2 hours -
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang’s appointment as running mate intimidates the NPP – Benjamin Quashie
3 hours -
Black Stars physical trainer dead
3 hours -
Bawumia to kick off nationwide campaign for Election 2024 tomorrow
3 hours -
GUTA charges ECG to provide ‘dumsor’ timetable for businesses to plan
3 hours -
Reason for training professional counsellors is to heal a hurting world – CCP president
5 hours