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The terrorism threat, the fate of Ghana – Nimako M. Derrick writes

The terrorism threat, the fate of Ghana – Nimako M. Derrick writes

The increase in terrorist attacks can be attributed to larger attacks, especially between various Islamic militant groups including Boko Haram in Nigeria, Islamic State (IS) and JMIN.

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I statically believe that it is a matter of time if no measures are taken before Ghana experiences terrorist attacks.

Ghana is surrounded by countries that have experienced terrorist attacks over the past few years; Burkina Faso, Togo and Côte d’Ivoire.

Others like Mali, Benin and Nigeria are countries close to Ghana that have been attacked by terrorist groups.

The three terrorist groups that have caused terror over the years are; Islamic State, Al- Shabaab and Boko Haram.

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It was then estimated by the National Security of Ghana that “Ghana and Togo were the next targets of terrorist attacks after the attacks in Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast.

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The attack on November 9, 2021, in Sanloaga in Togo confirmed that Ghana is indeed at greater risk of terrorist attacks.

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