The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has noted with concern an incident that occurred at the Hamile Border Post in the Upper West Region on the evening of Saturday, September 13, 2025, which resulted in disturbances involving some members of the local community.
Management of the Service wishes to assure the general public, particularly the Hamile community, that the situation has since been brought under control, and calm has been restored with the support of the relevant security agencies.
In a statement release and signed by the APR Assistant Commissioner of Immigration and Head of Public Affairs, M. Amoako-Atta said the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Mr. Samuel Basintale Amadu, has directed the initiation of a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Appropriate measures will be taken following the outcome of the investigations.
The Service appeals to the public and the community to remain calm and cooperative as the matter is thoroughly investigated.
Updates will be provided in due course.