The National Security Council has expressed deep concern over what it describes as a disturbing rise in violent attacks targeting security officers and installations across the country.
In a strongly worded statement, the Council warned that such acts not only endanger lives but also threaten the very fabric of law and order in Ghana.
“The Council strongly condemns these acts of aggression, which undermine the rule of law, the authority of the State, and the safety of the very officers mandated to protect the citizenry,” the statement read.
This call for restraint follows a string of violent incidents in recent weeks involving uniformed personnel. On October 5, 2025, masked gunmen reportedly stormed Sampa in the Bono Region, opening fire during clashes between rival groups. A police officer was shot and later succumbed to his injuries, while several others sustained wounds.
Just two days earlier, on October 3, an officer of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) was killed and another injured during an armed attack at the Gbintri inland checkpoint in the East Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region.
The Council emphasized that such attacks represent a direct assault on the State and would not be tolerated under any circumstances.
“It must be clearly emphasised that no individual or group has the right to attack or obstruct public officers in the lawful discharge of their duties, whether verbally, physically, or through the use of weapons,” the statement continued.
Authorities have since intensified investigations into both incidents, pledging to bring the perpetrators to justice and enhance security around key installations and border posts.
