We need to be security conscious

In light of what is going on in various parts of the world, including the African region, it has become necessary for citizens in all countries to be security conscious in order to prevent unforeseen circumstances from happening to them and making life uncomfortable and unbearable.

As a result of terrorist activities the world over, life has become very threatening. Day in day out, we hear of attacks on innocent persons. Ghana is a country of peace, but we need to be aware that various terrorist groups are operating in various parts of the subregion.

Terrorist attacks have taken place in Nigeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire and Togo, all in the subregion. This has put fear in people.

Not long ago, the national security outfit in this country told Ghanaians not to take security matters for granted. The point was made that we need to be aware of such attacks, particularly in overcrowded areas such as churches, mosques and so on.

Other places that could attract such terrorist attacks are lorry stations and market places. It has, therefore, become necessary that people become conscious wherever they find themselves regarding security issues.

Security matters cannot be taken for granted especially in these days when terrorist groups are always planning to take credit for the destruction of innocent lives and property.

Various campuses in our universities and second cycle institutions must, therefore, be aware of this, so that individuals suspected to be carrying out such activities can be reported to the security agencies.

The National Security Ministry has its ears on the ground throughout the country and will do all it can to forestall terrorism in any part of the country. This is good but as we have been alerted, it is better for every person to be aware of any possible attacks from terrorist groups.

Such terrorists are bent on destroying innocent lives and create chaos in various parts of the country. What we need to do as a country is to be very watchful of the activities of individuals or groups of people bent on carrying out terrorist activities, so that any act of terrorism can be prevented before they take roots in any part of the country.

The Spectator, therefore, encourages our security personnel at the borders of the country to fish out any persons suspected of carrying out terrorist activities.

Ghana is a peaceful country and must be maintained as such, so that acts of terrorism can be prevented from happening here.

People must not take for granted that once terrorist attacks have not happened in this country, such activities are out of our way. Terrorism can come from any direction, but what we need to do is to remain calm and play a preventive role by reporting all suspicious characters we come across in the country.