The Director-General of the Private Security Organizations Directorate (PSOD) of the Ghana Police Service, COP Daniel Afriyie, has revealed that only 200 out of 700 registered private security companies in Ghana are in good standing.
He said many have failed to provide adequate, credible information, hindering monitoring and destination inspections, with some operating on expired licenses.
COP Afriyie highlighted the vital role of private security in supplementing state forces—providing physical security, surveillance, and risk management—but expressed concern over inaccurate registration details, like incorrect phone numbers, which impede emergency responses.
He urged the Interior Ministry to mandate GPS addresses for registration and renewals to boost accountability and called for improved standards through partnership.
He also cautioned against the misuse of warning gadgets, instructing agencies to avoid blue lights and sirens on vehicles, and warned personnel against using lethal weapons on duty, as it is prohibited by law.
The National Chairman of the Association of Private Security Organizations, Ghana, Dr. Ibrahim Abdul-Rahman Usunaba Dsi, acknowledged the unlawful use of weapons by some personnel but noted they’re engaging the sector minister to address the issue.
By Timothy Antwi-Otoo
