The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has cautioned individuals who use online platforms to spread fear and panic that security agencies now have the capability to track and arrest them.
Mr Muntaka issued the warning in Ho on Friday, December 5, 2025, during the inauguration of the Volta Regional Command of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), where he joined President John Dramani Mahama to commission the new facility.
He said the expansion of the NSB’s regional presence had strengthened national security operations, noting that the opening of the Eastern Regional Office in Koforidua in September would soon be followed by additional offices in Sunyani and Techiman to serve the Bono and Bono East regions.
According to him, four new regional commands are expected to be operational by the end of the year, bringing intelligence support closer to communities and improving coordination among security agencies.
The new Volta Regional Command, equipped with advanced surveillance systems, analytical tools and real-time data equipment, will serve as a critical hub for intelligence gathering and enhance the speed of security responses in the region.
Mr Muntaka urged the Ghana Police Service, Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Immigration Service and the Ghana Prisons Service to collaborate closely with the NSB, stressing that no single agency can manage security challenges alone.
He warned individuals who misuse digital platforms to create alarm: “To our citizens who use technology online and other means to create panic and fear, the time for you to stop is here. And I can assure you, we will come after you. You will have to stop or we will come after you. Now we have what it takes to track you, to observe what you are doing, to trace you wherever you are hiding.”
He assured the public that the upgraded systems were not designed to intrude on private lives. “This facility is not to spy on you. It is to make sure every citizen goes about his or her duty without watching his or her back,” he said.
The Minister also highlighted ongoing upgrades to the NSB office in Labone and improvements in cyber intelligence operations, which he said had enhanced investigations into online offences and contributed to public safety.
He commended the Acting Director-General and staff of the NSB for their dedication, noting that their work plays a vital role in safeguarding national security.
Mr Muntaka encouraged residents of the Volta Region to support the new command, assuring them that the centre is ready to protect the public, secure the country’s borders and reinforce national stability.
