Interior Minister directs IGP to crack down on illegal private security forces

Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has instructed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to implement swift measures against unauthorized private security forces operating in Ghana. The Minister condemned these groups as illegal and emphasized their absence in Ghana's security framework. At the Police Regional Command Conference, Mr Muntaka referenced the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act, 2019 (Act 999), which outlaws vigilante groups or private security entities outside state-sanctioned bodies.

He noted a growing pattern of politicians, traditional leaders, and other entities establishing private security units for personal safety. Consequently, Mr Muntaka directed the IGP to pinpoint these entities and mandate appropriate legal action against their members. The Interior Minister also cautioned police personnel against documenting and disseminating videos of recruits on social media, stressing the importance of discipline and professionalism, especially when dealing with sensitive police information.