Ghana-Intelligence Chiefs PAST NATIONAL SECURITY CO-ORDINATORS Kofi Bentum Quantson, career intelligence officer, former Director Special Branch, 1st Director BNI, 1st Director Narcotics Control, and National Security Co-ordinator. Col. Jeff Asmah, career military intelligence officer. Replaced by K. B Quantson. Naval Capt. Baffour Assase Gyimah, career military officer with many years of experience in military operations […]
IISS cautions security personnel against unauthorized disclosure of intelligence
The Institute for Intelligence and Strategic Security (IISS) is cautioning security personnel against unauthorized disclosure of classified intelligence and security information. Speaking in an interview with ATV Asem Dika program, Ag Director IISS, Nana Dr. Sadiq Adu-Twum, expressed serious concern about this development, noting that personnel engaged in the conduct posed greater threat to national […]
China offers $15,000 cash — or a ‘spiritual reward’ — for national security tip-offs
Hong Kong (CNN)China is offering its citizens cash rewards of up to and above 100,000 yuan ($15,000) for tip-offs about people who endanger national security, as authorities intensify a years-long campaign to weed out what they see as growing threats from foreign espionage and “hostile forces.” Successful informants can receive either “spiritual rewards” in certificates […]
Prosecute persons involved in leakage of National Security Information-IISS
The Institute for Intelligence and Strategic Security (IISS) has called for investigation and prosecution of persons involved in leakage of intelligence meant to fight against violent extremism and other threats to national security. In a statement issued by the Institute, it notes that the trend of authorized disclosure of information and intelligence poses threats to […]
Press Release – Leakage of classified national security information
Press Release No. 1/22 June 5, 2022 LEAKAGE OF CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION The Institute for Intelligence and Strategic Security (IISS) notes with grave concern recent developments relating to leakage of classified intelligence and national security information into the public domain and calls for thorough investigation into the phenomenon 2. The most recent of […]
IISS Trains Pentecost University Journalism Students.
The Institute for Intelligence and Strategic Security (IISS) has trained 20 Students of the Department of Communication Studies of the Pentecost University on principles of investigation and intelligence gathering. The training forms part of the institute’s corporate social responsibility toward building the capacity of relevant stakeholders in intelligence gathering, investigations and analysis to advance the […]
Press Release – IISS APPOINTS NANA DR. SADIQ ADU-TWUM AS ACTING DIRECTOR
The Governing Board of the Institute for Intelligence and Strategic Security (IISS) has appointed Nana Dr. Sadiq Adu-Twum as Acting Director effective 1st January, 2022. The Acting Director who is also the Nkosuahene of Gomoa Mangoase Traditional Area in the Central Region, is a retired Naval Officer of the Ghana Armed Forces and currently Lecturer […]
Project democracy of transparency, accountability and equity- Ag. Director IISS
The Institute for Intelligence and Strategic Security on the 5th of May, 2022 participated in a forum on Governance and Security organized by Crossfire Think Tank Ghana@Ebenezer Hall, Osu- Accra. The main speaker for the occasion Honourable Akwasi Oppong-Fosu former Member of Parliament for Amenfi East and Minister for Local Government and Rural Development in […]
Ghana not immune to terrorist attacks – NIB
Mr. George Asare, North-East Regional Commander, National Intelligence Bureau, says Ghana is not immune to terrorism and violent extremism and needs to adopt measures to protect the country’s prevailing peace and democracy. He called on the government and major stakeholders to work collectively to address issues that give rise to the formation of terrorist groups […]
Our approach to National Security is taking a paradigm shift
Minister for National Security The Minister for National Security, Mr. Albert Kan Dapaah has indicated that there is a shift in how national security is conducted, with the coming into being of the National Security Policy that embraces all segments of society towards safeguarding peace and security. He observed that issues such as human security, […]