Concerns over border security have resurfaced following a deadly terrorist attack in Titao, Burkina Faso, weeks after Apostle Francis Amoako Attah cautioned government over what he described as vulnerabilities at Ghana’s borders.
On January 4, 2026, during a church service at his auditorium, Apostle Amoako Attah warned President John Dramani Mahama that leaving border management “in the hands of corrupt and selfish people” could expose the nation to serious danger. He urged the President to appoint loyal and patriotic officers who understand their responsibilities and would resist bribery and infiltration.
A week later, on January 11, he reiterated the warning, describing what he foresaw as “very dangerous.” He stressed that Ghana would suffer if it failed to take border protection seriously and cautioned that threats linked to terrorism could escalate between March and April.
His comments have drawn renewed attention after suspected terrorists attacked traders near Titao, a town in northern Burkina Faso close to Ghana’s border. According to regional security reports, seven people were killed in the assault, highlighting the persistent instability in Burkina Faso’s northern regions and the broader Sahel area.
Security analysts have long warned that extremist violence in the Sahel poses spillover risks to coastal West African countries, including Ghana. While Ghana has so far avoided major terrorist incidents, authorities have repeatedly stepped up surveillance and joint border operations to prevent infiltration.
The recent attack in Titao underscores ongoing security concerns in the sub-region and reinforces calls for heightened vigilance along Ghana’s northern frontier. Government officials have consistently maintained that national security agencies remain on high alert to safeguard the country’s territorial integrity.