Samuel Nana Appiah, a security analyst, has expressed concern over the increasing number of missing persons cases.
He explained that when someone is proclaimed missing, it is cause for great concern since a life is at stake.
He said whether the person is an adult or a minor, it should be a cause for concern for every Ghanaian.
He noted that “we have to be worried about these issues because some evil-minded persons or criminals may be engaging in these activities, and anybody at all could be at risk.
Speaking on Frontline on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, he said this could be a scheme being orchestrated by some criminal-minded people.
So if one person is declared missing and it continues, then we should be concerned. Our security agencies ought to be smart and deal with it”.
The use of technology and mobile devices has significantly improved the efficiency of tracking and tracing individuals who are missing.
He said that “through an investigation, the security agencies can trace the last call and centre their probe on the last location you made your last call. But the question is: how long do we establish that person is either missing, has encountered a challenge somewhere, has been kidnapped, or has been harmed? These are critical issues our security agencies must deal with.
He underscored the need for the Ghanaian public to exercise caution in these times since anyone could fall victim.
He underscored the need for the Ghanaian public to exercise caution in these times since anyone could fall victim.
“We must use caution as we move. Are we willing to tell others about our whereabouts? There are persons who lie about their whereabouts, so when they are reported missing, we are unable to find them. Missing people can be tracked using technology. However, as a people, we are responsible for our own personal safety. First and foremost, never hide your location from anyone who is close to you or is concerned about you. Allow others to know where you are for your own protection so that you can be easily tracked.
“We should also be cautious about the types of relationships we form with others. We should be wise and mindful of the level of trust we foster with others. “How quickly we trust or don’t trust people is critical,” he explained.
When asked if Ghana has fared well in rescuing or discovering those who have been declared missing throughout the years, he stated he couldn’t be more emphatic because there is no evidence to take that judgement from.
He also suggested that we conduct a national security threat assessment for the country in order to serialise these cases and other illegal activity.
“If we receive these reports from our security services, it will assist the public in appreciating the work of the security agencies and supporting them in the performance of their tasks. Analysts, intelligence experts, and the media will have access to these resources, while your security desk may focus on analysis and education to keep the public informed. “The fact that people are seeing and hearing this from the intelligence community, the police, and national security educates them,” he said.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
