Following "If You See Something, Say Something" (sÉ› wohu biribi a ka biribi) campaign which seeks to raises public awareness of the signs of terrorism and terrorism-related crime, and how to report suspicious activity to the state and local law enforcement; the National Security has deployed officers to all the 16 regions.
The regional tour in Bono East in Yeji and Prang was to meet the communities including the Senior High Schools in both Pru East and Pru West.
National Security Officers in an engagement with Yeji Senior High School in Pru East explained to the students what if you see something say something is all about and enlightened them to be vigilant about things which in a way might not help the community or the country at large. The Officers urged the students to call a toll free number (999) to report any unusual attitude to the National Security.
Madam Akosua Danquah Ntim Sekyere, the Coordinator of If You See Something, Say Something Campaign team explained why the campaign is good for every community and also the country.
"We all play a role in keeping our communities safe. It’s easy to be distracted during our daily routines such as going to work, school, or the grocery store, but as you’re going about your day, if you see something that doesn’t seem quite right, say something", she emphasized.
The Chiefs and his Elders also expressed their heartfelt appreciation to the message in good fate and futher expressed concerns with some behaviour of some security officers in the area.
Madam Akosua Danquah, explained to the traditional leaders adding that, security personnel have a name and unique station ID number. Urged them to call the toll free number (999) to report any issue to the authorities without any fear and panic. She assured that the complaint(s) and his family are always protected by law.
The headmaster of Yeji Senior High School, Mr. Mebemah Mohammed also expressed gratitude for the honour and the engagement on campus which has enlightened and create awareness to the students and the staff to report any suspicious activity to the right authority.
He further bemoaned that, Yeji Senior High School lack fence wall hence causing the dormitories to be attacked at night and has appealed to philanthropists and other benevolent bodies to help fence the school to promote teaching and learning.
"The absence of a complete fence wall has been a source of worry to the school authorities because lunatics, stray animals and people loiter around the school compound during instructional hours which distract academic work and the dormitories are being attacked by unknown assailants at night."
He added, the completion of the fence wall would close many entry points to the school and prevent students from breaking bound, as well as improve discipline and ultimately enhance the academic performances of the students in external examinations.
Credit: Francis Tome, Christlike FM
