Threat of terrorism : Security measures outlined for Eastern Regional courts
The Chief Registrar, Seidu Yusif has directed Security officers at the various courts to do a thorough search of all persons with luggage and a further mandatory inspection of all incoming vehicles.
Courts in the Eastern Region of Ghana are to allow only court staff, security agencies, lawyers, their clients, and witnesses to attend proceedings as a measure to deal with the threat of terrorism in the West African sub-region.
The Chief Registrar, Seidu Yusif has additionally directed Security officers at the various courts to do a thorough search of all persons with luggage and a further mandatory inspection of all incoming vehicles before persons are allowed into the court premises and/or rooms.
There have been terrorist attacks in some neighboring West African countries in recent times which has put Ghana on urge in readiness to deal with any such occurrence.
As a result, the Minister of National Security in a statement has drawn the attention of the general public to this growing threat which our country Ghana is a target thus emphasizing the need to intensify our security measures and engage the public to be more careful.
