The Ghana Police Service has said it has put in place adequate measures to forestall any terrorist attacks or disturbances.
Several news hub reported Monday that there was an imminent terrorist attack on two West African nations-Ghana, Nigeria, according to a prophecy by popular Nigerian Prophet, TB Joshua.
“I see Thursday, Friday. Pray for these two nations – Nigeria and Ghana – over gathering in any way; over attack. I am seeing attack and that will be in a foreign way. The attack will come not in a local way. So please open your lips and pray for these two nations for protection” TB Joshua revealed in a live sermon on Sunday April 10 aired on his Emmanuel TV channel.
But a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Cephas Arthur on behalf of the Police said “All the requisite operational strategies, including intelligence gathering and tactical deployment of personnel have been unfolded to nip any breach of the peace in the bud”
The police further entreated the public “to be vigilant and report any suspicious parcels or items left at public places and other vantage points, or questionable characters to the Police for the necessary action”.
Below is the statement by the Police
REMAIN CALM, POLICE URGES PUBLIC
The Ghana Police Service wishes to urge the general public to remain calm in the wake of terrorist attack prophesy by the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, Prophet T.B. Joshua.
Consequently, the Police Administration hereby assures the public that the security agencies have jointly put adequate measures in place to forestall any terrorist attacks or disturbances. All the requisite operational strategies, including intelligence gathering and tactical deployment of personnel have been unfolded to nib any breach of the peace in the bud.
In view of this, the Police is seeking the co-operation of the general public in the fight against the scourge of terrorism and other violent crimes. The public is, therefore, implored to bear with the Police any inconveniences efforts to deal with the situation may cause.
Meanwhile, members of the public are also entreated to be vigilant, and report any suspicious parcels or items left at public places and other vantage points, or questionable characters to the Police for the necessary action.
The Police can be reached on the following emergency lines in case of any information relevant to crime combat:
◈ MTN and Vodafone Shortcode – 18555
◈ All Networks – 191 or 0302773906
Once again the Police wishes to assure the public that we are on top of the security situation in the country.
SGND.
DIRECTOR/PUBLIC AFFAIRS
[CEPHAS ARTHUR]
SUPERINTENDANT OF POLICE
