Ghana Air Force evacuates injured immigration officer after Hamile blast
An explosion at Hamile killed three people and injured an immigration officer who is now being airlifted to Accra.
The Ghana Air Force deployed a medical team to airlift an injured immigration officer from Nandom Hospital to Accra on Tuesday, November 3, following an explosion at Hamile. The blast occurred during a border patrol operation along an unauthorised route, killing three people including an immigration officer and two civilians. The injured officer was receiving emergency care at Nandom Hospital before the transfer to the capital for specialist treatment.
Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak announced the evacuation in Parliament, stating the Air Force team was en route to Accra with the officer. He expressed the government's condolences to the families of the deceased and the Ghana Immigration Service. The minister noted the incident highlights the dangers faced by immigration personnel protecting the nation's borders, particularly near unauthorised crossing points.
The circumstances of the explosion, including the nature and origin of the suspected explosives on the tricycle, were not detailed by the minister. The government is working to contact the relatives of the affected officers. The minister assured Parliament of the government's commitment to the welfare and safety of officers in border communities.
Why it mattersAn immigration officer was injured and three people died in an explosion at Hamile, requiring an emergency medical evacuation.