𝐀𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐨, 𝐆𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚, 20𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥, 2026 - The KAFO VI Operational Team paid a working visit to the Aflao border as a follow up to the KAFO VI Training Workshop on Preventing and Combating Transnational Illicit Arms Trafficking, which was held last year, November, 2025

As part of the operational visit, a multi-agency engagement was convened with key institutions at the border including the Commission, 𝐆𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐑𝐀, 𝐍𝐀𝐂𝐎𝐂 Narcotics Control Commission, 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐏𝐎𝐋 and the 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞.
Discussions highlighted operational gaps, including limited infrastructure and equipment for searches, and communication constraints, while also drawing attention to evolving concealment methods.

The session further reinforced professionalism, accountability and capacity building as the KAFO VI Operational Team stressed the need to train the officers in the identification of weapons, their parts and components. The Team also intimated that plans were underway to procure sophisticated weapons detection systems for deployment at all ports of entry and exit.

Finally, the officers were urged to avoid actions that undermine security efforts and to collaborate across agencies as well as share knowledge to improve effectiveness on the ground as we work together to keep our borders safe from the illicit trafficking of arms and other contraband goods.