The Director General of the Signals Bureau, Dr George Atta Boateng, has revealed that the outfit is currently monitoring social media platforms to identify and track individuals who deliberately spread misinformation intended to disrupt public order.
According to him, persons arrested in connection with these offences would be prosecuted.
He disclosed this while speaking at the inauguration of a new Signals Bureau facility in Koforidua on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
The facility was constructed to strengthen the agency’s capacity to detect and respond swiftly to emerging security threats.
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It is expected to enhance the Bureau’s intelligence-gathering and analysis functions, forming part of broader national efforts to safeguard public safety and maintain stability.
“I must also say that those who hide behind TikTok and Facebook to spread misinformation and disinformation to incite violence or chaos — we will come after you no matter where you are,” he said. “Initially, it used to take us 24 hours; now it is coming down to 12 hours. Our records speak for themselves.”
On his part, the National Security Coordinator, COP Osman Abdul Razak, also indicated that over 10,000 CCTV cameras have been installed nationwide to improve surveillance and crime prevention.
“The NSB has roaming cell towers across the country. As we speak, we have 10,000 CCTV cameras nationwide, and we intend to expand this surveillance to deter crime,” he said.
He said “The data and capabilities generated by this asset will be analysed in this very facility, making Koforidua a key place in our national security architecture”.
