The rising phenomenon of individuals going missing and later being found dead has become a critical national issue that demands the collective attention of all Ghanaians, according to security analyst Andrews Asiedu Tetteh.
Speaking on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, Tetteh emphasised that the Police Service cannot protect lives and property entirely on its own, making it imperative for citizens to prioritize their personal safety and security.
He urged individuals to take their personal safety seriously and to always inform trusted persons when planning to meet with strangers.
Mr Tetteh made these observations while reacting to the tragic death of a Level 200 student from the University of Cape Coast (UCC), an incident he described as highly unfortunate.
He noted that the tragedy raises fundamental questions regarding the adequacy of security measures across university campuses, public streets, beaches, and other recreational areas.
A major bottleneck in combating crime, Tetteh argued, is the severe lack of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras on major roads and other vantage points.
This absence of electronic surveillance makes it exceptionally difficult for law enforcement to monitor and resolve crimes committed in public spaces.
Consequently, he appealed to the authorities to prioritize modern security infrastructure, stating, “I will admonish the government to invest heavily in surveillance by installing cameras in public places to help in dealing with criminal activities.”
Beyond digital surveillance, the security analyst expressed deep worry over the widespread absence of streetlights across the country, questioning why even vital security installations are sometimes left in darkness.
He warned that the lack of proper surveillance systems has contributed directly to an escalation in crime rates that are increasingly difficult to resolve, adding that if the nation fails to deal with these issues, it will severely undermine the overall security and safety of the people.
Turning his attention specifically to higher education institutions, Tetteh pointed out that investigations often reveal that approximately 90 percent of killings on campuses are driven by revenge or ritual activities.
He therefore called on university management teams nationwide to enforce stricter discipline on their campuses.
However, he commended the recent deployment of intelligence officers to investigate the UCC student’s death, describing the move as a step in the right direction.
On a broader scale, Andrews Asiedu Tetteh asserted that the high influx of foreigners into Ghana significantly contributes to the country’s rising crime rate.
He cited South Africa as a case in point, where he noted that certain foreign nationals engage in the sale of hard drugs and other illicit activities that undermine national security.
Based on these concerns, he strongly opposed the policy position announced by former President John Dramani Mahama regarding visa-free entry for all African nationals.
He further claimed that a majority of the female sex workers operating on Ghanaian streets are foreign nationals who are negatively influencing local citizens.
He concluded with a warning, cautioning that if Ghana fails to decisively address these security vulnerabilities, the country could soon mirror the volatile security situations seen in nations like Nigeria, where kidnapping, banditry, and violent crimes have escalated drastically.
By:;Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
