26th October 2024 10:35:38 AM
2 mins readGhana's Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Boniface Gambila Adagbila, has warned that without collaborative efforts to combat terrorism with Burkina Faso, Ghana risks becoming vulnerable to attacks. His remarks come in response to a Reuters report alleging that Islamist militants are using northern Ghana as a covert base for logistical and medical support.
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The report claims that these militants are crossing into Ghana to obtain essential supplies such as food and fuel, as well as medical treatment for injured fighters. It also suggests that local authorities might be ignoring these incursions to avoid potential threats to Ghana's security.
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Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story, Ambassador Adagbila dismissed these allegations, emphasizing the importance of supporting Burkina Faso in its ongoing battle against insurgents linked to groups like al-Qaeda and the Islamic State. He noted that Burkina Faso has been enhancing its counter-terrorism strategies and urged travelers to follow proper procedures when crossing the border.
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“Burkina Faso has been improving daily in its combating of terrorism, and we normally advise people not to move in anyhow but through the proper channels of traveling to and from Burkina Faso because you don’t know what can happen at any time," he stated. "One of the objectives of these insurgents or terrorists is to take control of the world.
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Burkina Faso is between the Sahel and Ghana, so if we don’t support Burkina Faso to win the terrorism battle and the terrorists capture Burkina Faso, which country will be their next target? Logically, Ghana will be vulnerable to terrorism," he told host Samuel Kojo Brace on Friday.The ambassador underscored the gravity of the situation, noting that Burkina Faso has lost a considerable portion of its territory to these militants.
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He called for regional collaboration, asserting that supporting Burkina Faso is essential for preventing the spread of terrorism into Ghana and neighboring countries.His statements highlight the escalating threat of terrorism in the region and stress the necessity for Ghana to bolster its border security while actively engaging in counterterrorism initiatives with Burkina Faso.
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“Burkina Faso, for us, is fighting terrorism, and we need to support them so that they can win that fight. Security-wise, we can be preventive and proactive,” he concluded. While Ghana has thus far managed to avoid significant terrorist attacks, the potential for insurgency remains a serious concern.
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