A team of Immigration officers conducting patrol duties at Beat 6 of the Aflao border came under attack on Saturday night, May 20, by unidentified individuals.
According to a statement issued by the Ghana Immigration Service, signed by C/Superintendent Michael Amoako-Atta, Head of Public Affairs, the patrol team was targeted with stones, resulting in serious injuries to three members.
The injured officers are currently receiving treatment at the Ketu South Municipal Hospital, where tight security measures have been put in place.
The Ghana Immigration Service revealed that the attackers were dispersed when warning shots were fired by the patrol team, and additional Immigration Officers arrived as reinforcements.
The statement further mentioned that one bystander sustained injuries from a gunshot but is now receiving medical attention.
In its official response, the Ghana Immigration Service expressed deep concern over the attack on the patrol team, emphasizing the seriousness of the incident.
The statement read, “Management of the Ghana Immigration Service has received with great displeasure the report of an attack on a team of Immigration Officers on patrol duties at Beat 6 of the Aflao border by yet-to-be-identified assailants at about 23:25 hours last night. The patrol team was pelted with stones, resulting in serious injuries for three members of the Immigration team who are currently receiving treatment at the Ketu South Municipal Hospital under tight security.”
While condemning the assault, the Ghana Immigration Service called on the residents of Aflao, commuters, and citizens, in general, to cooperate and support the border officials in their efforts to safeguard the country's borders.
The statement urged, “We condemn the attack in no uncertain terms and advise border residents of Aflao, commuters, and citizens, in general, to consider border officials as people working ultimately for the safety of our motherland. While we appreciate the cooperation and support from border residents and citizens as a whole, these attacks on Officers by some members of the public must stop immediately.”
The Ghana Immigration Service assured the public that it would closely monitor the situation at Aflao and implement all necessary measures to maintain uncompromised border security.
“Management of GIS will continue to keep a close eye on the situation at Aflao, and all necessary mechanisms will be deployed to keep border security uncompromised,” assured the Ghana Immigration Service.
