By Ruth Serwaa Asare
The National Security Council has expressed serious concern over the growing trend of attacks on security personnel and their offices across the country. According to a statement issued on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the Council said it has observed with “grave concern” how sections of the public have increasingly turned violent during lawful operations conducted by the security services.
The Council described these attacks as “acts of aggression” that undermine the rule of law, weaken state authority, and endanger the very officers mandated to ensure the safety and protection of citizens.
While acknowledging that security officers who abuse their authority or act unprofessionally are always subjected to disciplinary measures, the Council stressed that no individual or group has the right to obstruct or attack public officers performing their lawful duties whether through physical violence, verbal abuse, or the use of weapons.
In response to the rising cases of such confrontations, the Council has directed all security agencies to, with immediate effect, apply the necessary minimum force to defend themselves and enforce the law whenever they face violent attacks from members of the public.
The statement, signed by, Minister for the Interior and responsible for National Security, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting peace, stability, and public order.
“The National Security Council remains steadfast in safeguarding the integrity of Ghana’s security institutions while ensuring that all operations are conducted within the laws and democratic values of the Republic,” the statement concluded.
