Every destroyed illegal firearm represents a life potentially saved - Muntaka
Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Minister for the Interior, spoke at the National Arms Destruction Ceremony to commemorate the UN Small Arms Destruction Initiative. He stated that "This destruction ceremony is about more than destroying firearms-it is about saving lives. It demonstrates our clear determination to protect lives and preserve the safety and security of our nation." He also quoted Ghana's first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, saying: "The forces that unite us are far greater than the superimposed influences that keep us apart."
The Minister noted that every weapon destroyed represents a threat removed from communities, a life potentially saved, and another step towards a safer Ghana. He stressed that it sends a strong message that Ghana has no place for illegal arms, violence, or criminality. The theme of the event was "Silencing the Guns Through Destruction for a Peaceful and Gun Violence-Free Ghana." He reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening the country's security architecture by enhancing the capacity of the security agencies, improving border operations, and intensifying efforts to prevent the proliferation of illicit small arms.
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Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, addressed the issue of illegal firearms in Ghana at a national destruction ceremony. This
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