By Ishmeal 
Minister for the Interior Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka has revealed that an informant demanded $20 million from the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) in exchange for information about a major drug consignment.
The minister’s statement highlights the challenges security agencies can face when gathering intelligence to investigate suspected drug trafficking activities.
According to Muntaka, the informant requested the huge amount for information relating to the consignment. The circumstances surrounding the demand and the subsequent handling of the information have not been detailed in the statement provided.
The development has drawn attention to the role of informants in drug investigations and the importance of effective intelligence gathering in the fight against narcotics trafficking.
NACOC is responsible for coordinating efforts to prevent and combat illicit drug trafficking and related activities in Ghana.
Bawku Records 150 Days Without Gunshots
In a separate development, Interior Minister Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka has stated that Bawku has gone 150 days without gunshots.
The reported period without gunfire marks an important development in the security situation in the conflict-affected area of the Upper East Region.
Bawku has experienced prolonged tensions and violence, making peace and security a major concern for residents and authorities.
The minister’s statement points to a period of relative calm, although further details would be needed to establish the full security situation during those 150 days.
Maintaining peace will require continued cooperation among security agencies, traditional leaders, community members and other stakeholders.
The reported progress also highlights the importance of sustained efforts to prevent violence and support peaceful coexistence in the area.
Muntaka’s comments on the drug intelligence demand and the situation in Bawku bring attention to two key security concerns in Ghana: combating drug trafficking and maintaining peace in communities affected by conflict.
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