Interior Minister Inspects Border Security Operations at Elubo, Calls for Stronger Surveillance

Story by: Regina Bless

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has assessed border security operations at Elubo in the Western Region as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s border management and national security.

During his working visit, the Minister interacted with officers from various security agencies stationed at the border to understand their operations and the challenges they face in managing the country’s borders.

He also held a meeting with the Border Security Committee (BOSEC), where the Immigration Sector Commander briefed him on activities at the Elubo Border. The briefing covered border surveillance, the movement of people and measures being implemented to address security concerns.

As part of the visit, Hon. Muntaka inspected Cocoa Under A, an unapproved route within the Elubo border area, to gain first-hand knowledge of the terrain and the difficulties security personnel face in monitoring unauthorised crossing points.

The visit highlighted the need to strengthen surveillance and monitoring along Ghana’s borders to prevent illegal entry and exit, smuggling and other cross-border criminal activities.

According to the Ministry, the engagement forms part of the Minister’s broader efforts to familiarise himself with the operations of agencies under his ministry, identify their operational needs and improve collaboration among security agencies.

The exercise is expected to inform efforts towards more effective border management and the protection of Ghana’s national security.