[ 2016-06-16 ]

Broaden probe into ISIS recruits in Ghana – Aning tells GAF
Head of the Department of Research at the Kofi
Annan Peace Keeping Training Center, Dr. Kwesi
Aning, has urged the securities agencies to
broaden their investigations into the possible
ISIS infiltration in Ghana.

The caution comes after the Ghana Armed Forces
begun probing the circumstances surrounding a
possible ISIS recruit in the military.

The officer, identified as 26-year-old Private
Bawa Abdul Rahman, is believed to have links with
the terror group.

This is the third Ghanaian reported to have
connections with Islamic State.

Speaking to Starr News, Dr. Aning said it is
important for a thorough probe to be conducted in
order to understand the extent of the involvement
of the militant group in Ghana.

“First, there should be a statement that is
open, that is factual and as detailed as possible.
There is nothing particularly exciting or
dangerous about an individual joining Islamic
State. What we need to understand is the wider
ramification of the developments that is arising
out of their emergence.

“...What we need to understand is that, it is
an extremely wealthy organisation with linkages to
the international oil market and therefore Islamic
state has started what it calls the Army of the
south and recruits are paid at least $1,000 a
month to undertake their operations,” he stated.

Source - Starrfmonline.com

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