On Thursday, Minister for the Interior Muntaka Mubarak cautioned communities against confronting security personnel during operations, warning that such encounters could result in needless loss of life and injuries. He delivered the remarks at the commissioning of a renovated interrogation centre, a new forensic laboratory and the presentation of 111 vehicles by President Mahama to the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI).
“Your Excellency, I want to take this opportunity to caution communities against unnecessarily confronting our security agencies during operations,” the minister said. “While we must hold our security agencies accountable, communities must understand that security operations must be respected and cooperated with, rather than confronted. Such confrontations sometimes lead to needless loss of life and injuries.”
Minister Mubarak reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening security institutions through investments in operational capacity, infrastructure, technology and logistical resources. He emphasized that these investments must be matched by professionalism, discipline, integrity and responsible conduct, adding that the confidence of the Ghanaian people in security institutions must remain central to everything the government does.
He also called for stronger regional cooperation, intelligence sharing and coordinated responses to security threats, noting that Ghana’s security is closely linked to stability across the West African sub‑region. “A secure Ghana contributes significantly to a more stable West Africa, particularly among our neighbouring countries,” he said.
Finally, the minister urged BNI leadership and personnel to make effective use of the newly commissioned facilities and additional operational vehicles to improve their work.
