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Speaking at the review meeting of the National Arms Bill, the Deputy Minister for the Interior, Hon. Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, stressed Government’s commitment to enacting the proposed legislation to enhance arms control and bolster national security. The bill aims to address the growing threats posed by the proliferation of small arms, their misuse, and the rise of transnational crime and terrorism in the West African sub-region. Hon. Okletey Terlabi emphasized the urgent need for a robust National Arms Bill. “The proliferation of small arms, coupled with increasing criminal sophistication, demands an overhaul of our regulatory framework. Ghana cannot afford...

Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has paid a visit to Sgt. Akocha Samuel, a police officer who was shot in the chest and leg by armed robbers in the La area, at the Police Hospital in Accra. The officer was part of a group of police officers who responded to a robbery attack in the area, and despite being injured, the officers were able to arrest two of the robbers, with the others on the run, and investigations are ongoing. During his visit, the Minister commended Sgt. Akocha for his bravery and thanked him for his service. Hon. Muntaka wished him...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has called on the Ghana Police Service to enhance its electoral preparedness and tackle security challenges facing the country. Speaking at the Regional Commanders Conference of the Ghana Police Service in Accra, the Minister underscored the need for the Police to operate with neutrality, professionalism, and rapid response capability during elections. Hon. Muntaka suggested international best practices to curb armed robberies, including predictive policing through data and intelligence, community policing revival, targeted special operations, smart surveillance technology, and rapid response units. He warned that any police personnel found engaging in unauthorised...

At the inauguration of the Ghana National Fire Service new Governing Council in Accra, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Minister for the Interior called for the Council to initiate and lead a comprehensive review of the Fire Service Act, 1997 (Act 537), to realign the legal framework of the Service with current realities and emerging global standards and threats. The Minister stressed that the Council’s work must reflect the Service’s expanded mandate, which goes beyond firefighting to include multi-hazard emergency response, rescue operations, fire prevention, public education, hazardous material response, and disaster mitigation. Hon. Muntaka reaffirmed the Ministry’s unwavering support to...