DOSSIER: Terror attack on Ghana

Stories of or related to the possibility of a terrorist attack in Ghana

• Military personnel undergoing counter-terrorism, violent extremism training - Akufo-Addo (2019-10-18)
• Businessman petitions government over terrorist accusations (2019-10-08)
• Businessman petitions government over terrorist tag (2019-10-07)
• 191 Immigration, Police officers complete training in counter-terrorism (2019-10-02)
• Ghana’s commitment to terrorism fight absolute - Akufo-Addo (2019-09-15)
• Let’s fight growing terrorism threat together - President urges African countries (2019-09-09)
• Porous Borders: Immigration Service sets up counter-terrorism unit (2019-09-08)
• Ghana moves to ward off terrorism - President assures security forum (2019-09-05)
• Terrorism: Inter-agency collaboration important – Akufo-Addo (2019-09-05)
• Ghana isn’t immune to terrorist attacks – Akufo-Addo (2019-09-04)
• Armies alone can't fight terrorism – Akufo-Addo (2019-09-04)
• Ghanaians are predictable, gullible to security attacks - COP Tetteh Yohuno (2019-07-09)
• Ghana risks terrorist attack - Experts caution (2019-07-06)
• Watch out for extremely late congregants - Ushers advised (2019-07-06)
• Ghana Police prepares 125 officers for possible terrorist threats (2019-06-20)
• Ghana Police prepares 125 officers for possible terrorist threats (2019-06-20)
• Ghanaians feel unsafe, government must increase security – Analyst (2019-06-16)
• Bryan Acheampong ‘bringing’ terrorists to Ghana – Asiedu Nketia (2019-06-15)
• Ghana remains safe; security remains vigilant – Government assures (2019-06-12)
• Suspected terrorist nabbed in Sunyani (2019-06-11)
• Australia issues terror alert to citizens in Ghana, pledges AU$75K anti-terrorism support (2019-06-11)
• Ignore terror alerts, Ghana safe – Government (2019-06-11)
• Warn Ghanaians traveling to UK, USA over terrorism threat - Otchere Darko to Gov't (2019-06-11)
• 11 Pakistanis arrested in Ghana amid terror fears (2019-06-11)
• Kidnappers looking for funds to finance terrorist activities – AU official (2019-06-10)
• Gabby exposes UK’s ‘hypocrisy’ on terrorism (2019-06-10)
• Terrorism: Agyinasare intercedes for Ghana (2019-06-10)
• Al Qaeda, ISIS target Ghana - UK government (2019-06-10)
• Accra safe but Ghana not out of the woods – ACP Eklu (2019-06-10)
• Terrorists likely to carry out attacks in Ghana - UK warns nationals (2019-06-09)
• Terror scare: Military protects Wa Catholic worshippers Sunday (2019-06-09)
• 'Take sensible precautions' – UK government to citizens in Ghana (2019-06-09)
• We’re on high alert to deal with terror attacks – National Security (2019-06-08)
• Police to fly 2 Burkinabe gunmen to Accra (2019-06-07)
• Security threats: Asking for information good but not enough - Bombande (2019-06-06)
• Burkinabe gunman arrested in Upper West (2019-06-03)
• Burkinabe caught with loaded gun at crowded Catholic Church (2019-06-03)
• We’ll equip security agencies to deal with terror attacks – Akufo-Addo (2019-06-03)
• Everybody needs to be involved in the fight against terrorism – Security analyst (2019-06-01)
• GIS tightens grip to fight terrorism (2019-05-30)
• Church terror scare: Unite against the enemy - Veep charges Muslims, Christians (2019-05-30)
• ISIS could take advantage of Ghana’s lax security consciousness to set up in the country – Security Analyst (2019-05-30)
• Church leaders must deploy scanners for security of members - Rev. Appiagyei (2019-05-27)
• Ghana on high alert over possible terror attacks - Ambrose Dery (2019-05-22)
• Terrorist threat: No worries; security agencies wide awake – Deputy Defense Minister (2019-05-18)
• ‘Be conscious of security’ - Minister of National Security (2019-05-18)
• Terror attacks: Adam Bonah advocates for regulation of religious facilities by government (2019-05-18)
• Security analyst lauds terrorism capacity building program for churches, others (2019-05-17)
• Kojo Oppong Nkrumah peddled palpable falsehood – Agalga fires (2019-05-17)
• Terrorism: Security chiefs meet churches (2019-05-17)
• Burkina Faso attacks: Beef up security – Ghanaian churches told (2019-05-17)
• Don’t play politics with security issues – Agalga to gov’t (2019-05-17)
• DCEs abandon terrorism meeting; minister outraged (2019-05-16)
• Security agencies meet churches over threat of terrorism (2019-05-16)
• Terrorist threat: No cause for alarm – Dep. Defence Minister (2019-05-16)
• Illegal mining may prove breeding grounds for terror recruits - Security expert (2019-05-15)
• Campaign for better security at churches begins amid terror scare (2019-05-15)
• Terrorist attacks: Churches should not rely on state security for protection – Analyst (2019-05-14)
• Ghana churches targeted for jihadist terror attacks (2019-05-09)
• Airlines to pay $5 more for using KIA Terminal 3 counters (2019-03-01)
• 'Worry' as AU report reveals terrorism killed 614 in first 15 days of 2019 (2019-01-27)
• Counter-terrorism drill November 30 (2018-11-28)
• BNI grills suspected Irish terrorist (2018-10-22)
• BNI grills suspected Irish terrorist (2018-10-22)
• Tema Port security arrest suspected terrorist (2018-10-20)
• Capital Bank Collapse: Ato Essien, two others owed GHC79.9m (2018-08-14)
• ‘Government ready for terrorist attack’ – National Security ministry (2018-06-19)
• Terror Attacks: Simulation exercises are necessary – WANEP (2018-04-24)
• Powerful people threatening me to shut up – Kwesi Aning (2018-04-24)
• NDC hires Ecowas thugs to wreak havoc on our ports & seas (2018-03-30)
• Ghana’s borders remain secure – Immigration Service (2018-03-26)
• ‘We’re ready to handle terror attacks’ – Armed Forces (2018-02-25)
• Porous borders fuelling insecurity as Immigration grapples with serious logistical constraints (2018-02-19)
• Saani Daara commends gains made by women’s football in 2018 (2018-02-19)
• Three caught with grenades apply for bail (2018-02-17)
• Terrorism: Ghana doesn’t need Turkey to protect itself – Aning (2018-02-08)
• Turkish Parliament warns of terror threat in Ghana (2018-02-07)
• Turkey warns Ghana of active terror schools (2018-02-07)
• Ghanaian counter-terrorist gets $25,000 (2018-02-04)
• Bomb suspects denied bail (2018-01-31)
• Ghana not susceptible to attack by external elements - Vladimir Antwi-Danso (2018-01-19)
• Terrorism threat: Ghana is stable, secure – Akufo-Addo (2018-01-17)
• Progression of arms to explosives in amateur hands dire for Ghana - Security expert (2018-01-17)
• Grenade Bust: You will be updated when necessary – IGP (2018-01-16)
• Don’t be quick to link Odorkor suspects to ISIS – Aning (2018-01-16)
• ISIS scare as police arrest men with bombs at Odorkor (2018-01-15)
• Don't panic over ISIS infiltration - Irbard Ibrahim (2018-01-15)
• ISIS men arrested with grenades at Odorkor (2018-01-15)
• Ghana is not as safe as we think; goons deepening their control – Antwi-Danso (2017-12-24)
• Security services to hold counter terrorism awareness exercise (2017-11-23)
• Police arrest man behind Accra Mall ‘terrorist attack’ (2017-11-03)
• Lecturer flays Okudzeto Ablakwa on ISIS Comment (2017-10-15)
• Over 50 Ghanaians fighting for ISIS – Libyan government (2017-10-11)
• Authenticity of Ghanaians fighting for ISIS not proven – Majority cautions Minority (2017-10-11)
• Gov’t investigating report of Ghanaian ISIS fighters – Majority (2017-10-11)
• 100 Ghanaians join ISIS – Minority (2017-10-10)
• US Embassy warns compatriots against going to Nima, Avenor, Agblogboshie (2017-08-29)
• Be calm but alert – Ghana Armed Forces tells Ghanaians (2017-08-21)
• Arrest Okudzeto Ablakwa and his gang over fake terror alerts (2017-08-08)
• News of possible terror attack in Ghana 'fake' – UK (2017-08-07)
• Treason: Machiavellian NDC behind recent terror alerts (2017-08-06)
• Ghanaian security forces asked to be ever ready for terrorist attack (2017-08-06)
• Ghana is safe from terror attacks – Deputy Minister (2017-08-05)
• Possible terror attack in Ghana news is fake - UK (2017-08-05)
• No terror threat - Kan-Dapaah (2017-08-05)
• Resource security services to prevent terrorism – MP advises government (2017-08-04)
• UK, Canada deny issuing terror alerts - Kan-Dapaah (2017-08-04)
• UK issues alert on possible terror attack in Ghana (2017-08-04)
• Terror alert: Ensure safety of Ghanaians - Okudzeto charges government (2017-08-04)
• Government must respond to terror attack warnings – Ablakwa (2017-08-04)
• Terror alert: No cause for alarm – Government (2017-08-04)
• Do not ignore terrorist attack warning - Kwesi Pratt tells government (2017-08-04)
• Ghana not facing 'specific terrorist threat' – National Security (2017-08-04)
• Terror warning for travelers not new – British Government (2017-08-04)
• UK, Canada deny issuing terror alerts - Kan Dapaah (2017-08-04)
• Ghana is safe, no terror threats – Government (2017-08-04)
• Terror alert: Stage simulation of attack in Shopping malls – Irbard (2017-08-04)
• Ghana not target of terrorists attacks - Minister replies Ablakwa (2017-08-03)
• Terror Alert: Be proactive to avert attacks – Expert to Security (2017-08-03)
• There is looming threat of terrorist attacks on Ghana - Okudzeto Ablakwa (2017-08-03)
• Canada warns of imminent terror attack on Ghana (2017-08-03)
• Terrorism likely to occur in Ghana – UK advises (2017-08-03)
• Prophet warns Ghana of heightened risk of terror attacks (2017-08-03)