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Be in charge of your personal safety - Dr Antwi-Danso urges public

Ernest Arhinful•1h ago•709 words · 4 min read

Summary

Dr. Vladimir Antwi-Danso, an international relations and security expert, has expressed concern over the low level of personal safety awareness among the public. He urged individuals to take their security seriously at social events and public gatherings. Dr. Antwi-Danso said, "Personal security is very, very important. You have to take your personal security into your own hands."

Dr. Antwi-Danso advised people to remain alert, avoid accepting open drinks, refrain from following strangers home and be conscious of their surroundings at all times. He cautioned against leaving food or drinks unattended to, stressing that drinks should always be opened in the presence of consumers. He warned people against ignoring unusual tastes in food or drinks. He described following strangers home after social events as "the worst thing any human being would want to do." He advised the public to avoid suspicious online invitations, unknown contacts and schemes promising money, love or favors.

Dr. Antwi-Danso's comments follow the recent arrest of Joshua Kojo Anane Boateng, a 36-year-old entrepreneur, over the alleged non-consensual sharing of intimate images. The Ghana Police Service said the suspect allegedly operated a Telegram platform known as "VIP Sleep Fetish 2025", where he reportedly drugged unsuspecting female victims using sedatives, sexually abused them, recorded the acts and shared the videos and images online.

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Security expert, Dr. Vladimir Antwi-Danso, has raised concerns about public safety awareness at social events and gatherings- urging individuals to prioritize their personal security. He advises vigilance and caution, especially concerning unattended items.

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