Accra, Nov 3, GNA- One Ghana Immigration Officer has died while another who sustained various degrees of injuries is receiving treatment at the Bolgatanga Regional hospital after they were shot by unknown Assailants.
A statement signed by Maud Anima Quainoo, Deputy Commissioner of Immigration and copied the Ghana News Agency in Accra mentioned the two as Assistant Immigration Control Officer (AICO I) Philip Lartey and AICO I Cosmos Dakurah who were shot at Tempani after close of work.
The statement said they endured gunshot wounds and were promptly administered initial medical care at the Basonde Clinic in Tempani before being transferred to the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital.
“Regrettably, AICO I Cosmos Dakurah later succumbed to his injuries and passed away in the early hours of November 3, 2025”.
The statement said the Ghana Immigration Service, in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, was investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and additional updates would be shared as more information emerges.
“The Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI), and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), have deployed a team from the National Headquarters to the Upper East Region to support investigations and reassure officers following the loss of a colleague during this difficult period”.
The CGI and Management expressed their condolences to the bereaved family, colleagues, and friends of the fallen officer.
“The GIS commends the bravery and dedication of its officers and vehemently condemns, in the strongest terms, any act of violence directed against its personnel, who serve with dedication to safeguard the nation’s territorial integrity hereby contributing to national security.
“The Service reaffirms its steadfast commitment to the safety and well-being of all its officers and pledges to collaborate closely with the appropriate authorities to ensure that those responsible for the heinous crime are brought to justice”.
GNA
Edited by George-Ramsey Benamba