10 Security Recruits Dismissed Over Phone Ban Breach – Muntaka

At least 10 recruits undergoing training with Ghana’s security services have been dismissed for violating a directive banning mobile phones at training institutions, Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak Mohammed has disclosed.

According to the Minister, the recruits were caught secretly keeping and using mobile phones despite being required to surrender their devices when they reported for training.

He said the dismissals demonstrate the government’s determination to enforce discipline and ensure that recruits comply with the rules governing security services training.

Muntaka Mubarak made the disclosure during an interaction with students of Sakafiya Islamic Senior High School in Kumasi, where he discussed the recruitment process and requirements for individuals seeking to join Ghana’s security services.

The Minister expressed concern about the attitude of some recruits who attempt to bypass institutional rules after successfully gaining admission.

He explained that the latest recruitment exercise was highly competitive, with more than 500,000 people applying for positions across the security services.

However, only about 10,000 applicants were selected for training.

Mr Muntaka said the high number of applications reflects the strong interest among Ghanaian youth in pursuing careers within the country’s security agencies.

He cautioned successful recruits that admission into a training institution comes with strict responsibilities and requires full compliance with established regulations.

He explained that recruits are required to surrender their phones upon arrival, but some allegedly hid their devices in their belongings and used them secretly at night.

According to the Minister, some of those caught breaching the directive have already been dismissed from training school.

He stressed that discipline remains an essential requirement for anyone seeking to serve in Ghana’s security services.