The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of one of its officers who lost his life during a border patrol operation in Hamile in the Upper West Region.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the Service said the officer died in the line of duty following an explosion along an unapproved route in the early hours of the day.
The GIS extended its heartfelt condolences to the family, colleagues and friends of the deceased officer, describing his death as a loss to the Service.
” The Service extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, colleagues, and friends of the deceased officer.”
The incident involved two Immigration officers who were part of a four-member team deployed for border patrol duties.
According to GIS, the team had responded to an unusual sound in the area before intercepting a man transporting a load on a tricycle.
According to the Service, the rider attempted to escape as the officers approached to ascertain the contents of the load.
The load suspected to be dynamite subsequently exploded as the officers tried to stop him, killing the rider and injuring two officers.
One of the injured officers later succumbed to his injuries, while the other is receiving emergency medical care at Nandom Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.
The GIS said the Sector Commander and a team had visited the scene, which had since been secured, while investigations had commenced to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Service assured the public that border security operations in Hamile remained fully operational and appealed to the media and the public to respect the privacy of the affected families.
It also urged the public to refrain from circulating unverified information, images or videos relating to the incident, adding that further updates would be provided as investigations progress.
SOURCE: 3news.com