By Haruna Sumaila Abugri
Management of the Ghana immigration Service (GIS) says it has restored calm to Hamile, a border town in the Upper West Region. On 13th September 2025, disturbances involving some members of the local community erupted in the area, but the Ghana Immigration Service in a release noted that through a collective effort with its sister security agencies, calm have returned.
The service assured that findings and recommendations of its investigations will be duly implemented.
Below is the release signed by M Amoako-Atta, APR
HOLDING STATEMENT ON UNREST AT HAMILE BORDER
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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, 13th September 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.
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.
SGD.
M. AMOAKO-ATTA, APR
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF IMMIGRATION
HEAD OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
