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Immigration boss visits injured officer after deadly attack at Gbintri checkpoint
The Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), Mr. Samuel Basintale Amadu, has visited Assistant Immigration Control Officer II (AICO II) Daniel Kofi Oppong, who is receiving treatment at the Tamale Teaching Hospital after surviving a violent attack at the Gbintri checkpoint in the North East Region.
The attack, which occurred while AICO II Oppong was on duty, claimed the life of his colleague, AICO II Rafiq Mohammed.
During his visit, Mr. Amadu expressed deep sorrow over the loss and condemned the incident, describing it as a “cowardly act” that would not weaken the Service’s resolve to protect the country’s borders and combat crime.
“This cowardly attack will not deter us. We remain committed to safeguarding the borders of our country. Our officers will be provided with the necessary protective gear and logistics to carry out their duties effectively,” he stated.
The Comptroller-General appealed to the public to share any information that could help identify and arrest the attackers.
The visit formed part of Mr. Amadu’s tour of the North East Region, aimed at assessing operational readiness and boosting the morale of frontline officers.
He was accompanied by the Head of the Public Affairs Department, DCOI Maud Anima Quainoo, Northern Regional Commander DCOI Thomas Adjei, Chief Staff Officer ACI Gordon Saah, and other senior officers.
The Ghana Immigration Service assured the public that it was working closely with other security agencies to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea football team that resulted in the death of one of the players.
According to a Police update, the arrests were made after intelligence-led operations by security personnel.
One of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with the police.
He has since been taken to a hospital where he is receiving medical treatment, while the other suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang linked to the attack.
They assured the public that more details will be provided as investigations progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the investiture ceremony of Denis Sassou N’Guesso.
The ceremony follows the re-election of President Sassou N’Guesso for another five year term as leader of the Republic of the Congo.
President Mahama travelled to Brazzaville shortly after launching his Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa.
He is expected to return to Accra after the ceremony scheduled for Thursday morning.
By: Jacob Aggrey
