Following warnings from the National Security that the country is a target for terrorists, Dr. Festus Aubyn, Regional Coordinator, Research and Capacity Building at the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding, has called on schools to improve their security measures.
"As school administrators, they should guarantee that security measures are in place at schools." "School security is critical, especially with the increased threat of terrorism," he stated.
The existence of increased internal security in schools, according to the Regional Coordinator, might dissuade assaults and terrorism influences.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Dr. Aubyn discussed terrorism and how children may be induced to commit acts of terrorism, as well as prospective school attacks.
He claimed that schools were fertile ground for such operations and urged officials to establish links with police and other security organizations in case of an emergency.
Dr. Aubyn emphasized the importance of terrorist awareness programs for teachers, students, and the general public.
"Sensitization programs for employees and students are critical. They offer them pointers on what to look for, and they know where to report any suspicious activity," he added.
Dr. Aubyn said that parents had a responsibility to ensure that their children's actions were supervised, particularly while using the internet.
"The majority of students are unaware of terrorism and associated activities, and they might easily fall victim to them on social media." As a result, parents and even kids must be aware of their internet activity," he stated.
Dr. Aubyn emphasized the need for the country's intelligence collection at hotspots and to educate the public about the country's act, preventative, and defense systems.
Following an increase in terrorist activity in the sub-region, the National Security Ministry issued an alert on Tuesday suggesting that the country had been targeted for a possible terrorist strike.
The statement urged more vigilance in public locations, particularly places of entertainment and prayer. "There is cause to assume that terrorists operating in the region have Ghana as a target," the statement stated, adding that "it is necessary to improve security measures and encourage the people to be more cautious."