The Mamprugu Youth Association (MAYA), Binduri Chapter, has called on security agencies to investigate and take action against individuals behind Facebook accounts allegedly being used to circulate false accusations and threats of violence in the Binduri area.

The association made the call during a press conference held in Bolgatanga on Monday, September 7, 2026, with its Spokesperson for the Binduri Mamprugu Elders and MAYA Binduri Chapter, Peter Adams, expressing concern over the growing use of unverified social media content in security-related matters.

Mr. Adams identified several Facebook accounts, including those operating under the names Harry Awintis, Daduri Naaba, De Badest and an entity described as “Intelligence Centre,” and urged the relevant authorities to scrutinise their activities and the information they publish.

According to MAYA, its concern is not only about the existence of the accounts but also about the extent to which information published on such platforms is relied upon by security agencies for intelligence gathering and investigations.

Mr. Adams questioned whether allegations originating from social media are subjected to independent verification before being used to inform security decisions.

“Should the Police act on every allegation on social media without independent verification?” he asked.

He stressed that security operations must be based on credible, verifiable intelligence and evidence rather than rumours, accusations or narratives allegedly manufactured on social media.

The MAYA spokesperson further called for a clear distinction between information circulating online and professionally gathered intelligence, arguing that social media claims should not automatically be treated as credible intelligence.

He also raised concerns about the state of professional intelligence gathering within Ghana’s security agencies.

“What has happened to the professional intelligence apparatus of the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces?” Mr. Adams asked.

MAYA is therefore urging the relevant security authorities to investigate persons allegedly using social media to make false accusations and threats of violence and, where wrongdoing is established, take appropriate action.

The association also wants security agencies to strengthen their verification processes and ensure that information used to inform operations is credible, independently assessed and supported by evidence.

MAYA says the call forms part of its broader demand for professionalism, fairness and accountability in security operations in Binduri.