The Defence Minister, Dr. Omane Boamah, has disclosed a new case of ammunition theft within the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), heightening fears over national security lapses and deepening concerns about the military’s internal controls.
Speaking to the media during a working tour at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Accra, he revealed that while investigations into the 2024 missing ammunition case remain active, recent intelligence suggests that additional, possibly more severe thefts may have occurred undetected in previous years.
“This is the second time in a relatively short period that such a disturbing discovery has been made,” he said.
The Defence Minister warned that such weapons, when diverted into the wrong hands, could be used to destabilise the country.
He cited the rising insecurity in parts of Ghana as a potential consequence of arms proliferation.
“When these weapons end up in the wrong hands, they are often used against the state, contributing to rising insecurity in some parts of the country,” Dr. Boamah cautioned.
He confirmed that a full-scale investigation has been launched. Both military internal review systems and external intelligence networks have been mobilised to uncover the actors behind the thefts.
“Anyone found culpable will be treated as a criminal and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, regardless of rank or position,” he declared.
During his working tour, Dr. Boamah also visited the Ghana Military Academy and the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College, where he held closed-door meetings with senior military leaders.
These meetings, he said, form part of a larger plan to reinforce security protocols, enhance oversight, and ensure accountability in the management of military assets.
Dr. Boamah reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting national security and called on both military personnel and civilians to report any suspicious movement or possession of arms.
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