National Security increases "see something, say something" campaign

The Ministry of National Security has stepped up its "see something, say something" campaign in border settlements in the Upper East Region to track and stop the entry of violent extremists.

The program, according to the Ministry, aims to raise community members' understanding and attentiveness about the need to report questionable residents to security services in order to lessen the threat posed by violent extremists.

Akosua Ntim Sekyere, the head of client services at the Ministry of National Security, stressed in an interview with Citi News the importance of community members in border regions being constantly vigilant and security conscious and sharing information with security agencies to aid in combating the threat of violent extremism.

"What is happening in Togo, Burkina Faso, and other nearby nations has made it more significant. As we are all aware, a large wave of refugees arrived roughly two weeks ago. Notwithstanding the fact that some immigrants have refugee status, we cannot be certain who is entering the country. It is impossible to determine someone's intentions from their face. Because of this, we need to make them aware of the risks associated with this. as well as their civic responsibilities to support maintaining national security.

In addition, Mrs. Sekyere voiced alarm about the volume of hoax calls being made to the Ministry and urged Ghanaians to only report suspicious behavior or persons.

"The campaign's entire goal is to get individuals to report shady behavior. Hence, if you call without a proper report, you're blocking the line for someone else. because calls can occasionally be queued. Someone else will be waiting if you're on the phone and the call center is helping you. The system's workings are known to you. All of us have heard the jingles.

"Whoever is calling to volunteer that knowledge will not have much time left," she continued. We therefore work to prevent folks from contacting when they have nothing worthwhile to say. It is stressed that the system functions. It's not a system of trial and error. The call center operates effectively around-the-clock, and both night and day shifts are covered. Calling the call center to inquire about its status is therefore pointless. To stop playing practical jokes by requesting phone credit, we are pleading with Ghanaians. It is the time to treat this seriously. The task at hand is a national one. It is not associated with any political party or other group. I owe it to you as a duty and you to me.