Ghana Immigration Service officer killed, another critically injured in checkpoint attack

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has strongly condemned a violent attack on two of its officers at the Gbintri Inland Checkpoint in the East Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region.

The service confirmed that the tragic incident, which occurred around 1am on Thursday, 3 October 2025, resulted in the death of Assistant Immigration Control Officer II (AICO II) Rafiq Mohammad.

His colleague, AICO II Oppong Daniel, sustained severe gunshot wounds and remains in a critical condition at the Baptist Medical Centre (BMC) in Nalerigu.

In a press release issued on Thursday, the service said a joint team from the Police Service and the Immigration Service in the North East Region swiftly responded to the incident.

The team ensured the safety of the injured officer and has launched a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances of the attack.

The Comptroller General of Immigration (CGI) extended heartfelt condolences to the family of the fallen officer, honouring his “ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty”.

The CGI pledged “unwavering commitment to ensuring that those responsible are swiftly identified and apprehended”.

The Ghana Immigration Service reiterated that it remains steadfast in its mission to safeguard Ghana’s territorial integrity.

It emphasised that this “critical responsibility depends on continued collaboration with the citizens whose security we are entrusted to protect”

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