However, the Paga Youth Movement, in a press release, claimed that the occupants of the aircraft refused to disembark or cooperate with security officials, a situation the group described as troubling. The group expressed concern that district security authorities were not informed in advance of the aircraft’s activities and alleged that the District Chief Executive, who chairs the District Security Committee (DISEC), was unaware of the aircraft’s presence. It further claimed that the Upper East Regional Minister had no prior knowledge of the operations. Given Paga’s proximity to Burkina Faso and other Sahelian countries affected by ongoing insecurity, the youth group warned that the incident should not be treated lightly. The group also wants assurances that no aircraft will operate in the area without the knowledge of local and regional security authorities.

Source: GhanaWeb January 03, 2026 06:08 UTC