The General Officer Commanding (GOC) Northern Command, Brigadier General (Brig Gen) Franklyn Worlanyo Kwasi Agbebo, in a robust demonstration of national security and regional stability, has completed a long-range patrol along the Ghana-Burkina Faso border. The operation, which took place on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, focused on the Upper West Region.
This follows a previous long-range patrol along the north-eastern border, conducted on 18 February 2026. These patrols aim to project military readiness, ensuring that, with a robust and conspicuous presence along the northern borders, the Ghana Armed Forces provides a vital parapet against the threat of violent extremism and the destabilising influence of terrorist groups.
The patrol encompassed several strategic border communities and transit points, including Bassisa, Tumu, Sissala, Jawia, Gwollu and Hamile. Beyond tactical display, the patrol prioritised civil-military cooperation through direct public engagement.
The interactions, which the communities met with enthusiasm, served as a two-way intelligence conduit, with locals reporting irregularities within their districts. At the same time, the military command educated the public on extremist tactics and the robust protocols for alerting deployed security personnel. Brig Gen Agbebo championed the ‘See Something, Say Something’ campaign, prompting residents to share vital intelligence on suspicious activities.
