Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak wants to remove beggars from Ghana's cities. Security forces will soon start operations across five major cities. The minister spoke about this plan during his visit to Tamale. He said street dwellers threaten public safety and national security. Officials want to restore order to urban areas.
Security officers have already arrested over 2,000 foreign beggars on Accra streets. Half of these people have already gone back to their home countries. Workers will send the remaining prisoners away before the weekend ends. The minister warned sex workers that they face the same treatment. Police will target anyone working on public streets.
Mohammed-Mubarak told street people to leave cities before the police force them out. He called beggars a serious threat to the country's safety. The operation aims to protect Ghana's reputation around the world. Law enforcement will continue until all unwanted people disappear from the streets. The minister promised no rest until cities become clean again.
Security officers have already arrested over 2,000 foreign beggars on Accra streets. Half of these people have already gone back to their home countries. Workers will send the remaining prisoners away before the weekend ends. The minister warned sex workers that they face the same treatment. Police will target anyone working on public streets.
Mohammed-Mubarak told street people to leave cities before the police force them out. He called beggars a serious threat to the country's safety. The operation aims to protect Ghana's reputation around the world. Law enforcement will continue until all unwanted people disappear from the streets. The minister promised no rest until cities become clean again.
