Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, Mustapha Gbande, has defended the operations of National Security following recent raids at the homes of former government officials.
In an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Mustapha emphasized that National Security operatives would not invade individuals’ homes without a valid reason.
This defense comes after a raid on the private residence of Supt. Yakubu Issahaku, Aide Du Camp to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, at Sapeiman on Saturday.
Issahaku reported being informed by a friend via WhatsApp around 6:14 p.m. that about 30 masked and armed military personnel had forcibly entered his home, ransacking the property and causing significant damage.
Among the reported damages were broken security doors, disconnected CCTV systems, and the removal of internet routers, switches, and the home’s hard disk.
Mustapha explained that National Security could have acted based on intelligence, stating, “I may not have all the details because of job description and capacity, but I do know that National Security will not invade anybody’s premise without a cause, at least I can speak for this crop of operatives.”
He added that if information or a tip-off suggests the harboring or concealment of stolen or wanted goods, a search is necessary to verify the claims.
Despite concerns about the raids, Mustapha assured that more arrests are anticipated moving forward.
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