The General Officer Commanding the Ghana Armed Forces Northern Command, Brigadier General Worlanyo Agbebo, has called for improved teamwork among security forces stationed at Ghana's northern borders. He emphasized their collective responsibility in safeguarding the nation.
This call came during a visit by the General Officer Commanding to key border posts. The visit was part of the Armed Forces' regular operations to monitor and secure the country’s frontiers.
Brigadier General Agbebo highlighted the importance of this collaboration to effectively tackle the rising challenges of cross-border crime. He stated that a unified approach is essential for national security.
The security agencies involved include personnel from the Ghana Armed Forces, Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service, and Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority.
He urged for stronger working relationships, better information sharing, and joint operational strategies. This cooperation is vital to prevent illegal activities from entering or leaving the country.
The General Officer Commanding underscored that national security is a shared mandate. He believes that by working closely, these agencies can significantly enhance their effectiveness.
This initiative aims to create a more robust security architecture along all northern border entry points.
The efforts are expected to help curb smuggling, illegal migration, and other transnational criminal activities.