Nine of the eleven civilians injured in the Hamile border explosion have been treated and discharged from hospital. The update was given by Chief Superintendent Mohammed Abdul Manan, the Hamile Sector Commander of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS). The remaining two injured civilians have been transferred to the Upper West Regional Hospital for further treatment. The explosion occurred at an unapproved route at Mountain Back Two in Hamile, a town in the Lambussie District of the Upper West Region.
The blast and subsequent unrest claimed the lives of two civilians and one immigration officer. A second immigration officer who was injured in the incident was airlifted to the 37 Military Hospital in Accra for treatment. The incident prompted the imposition of a curfew in Hamile, which is still in effect. The cause of the explosion and the circumstances surrounding it are not yet fully understood.
Comptroller-General of Immigration, Samuel Basintale Amadu, recently visited Hamile to engage with stakeholders and assess the situation. This was his second visit to the town since the incident, with the aim of restoring calm and boosting the morale of immigration personnel. During the visit, he met with the Upper West Regional Security Council, the Border Security Committee, traditional leaders, and youth groups in Hamile.
The engagements were part of efforts to support ongoing measures to restore peace in Hamile. Basintale also visited the families of the two civilians who died and inspected the scene of the explosion. The Comptroller-General's visit was aimed at showing support for the affected communities and personnel.
The Ghana Immigration Service is working to restore normalcy in the area, with a focus on ensuring the safety and security of all residents. The incident highlighted the need for enhanced security measures along the Ghana-Burkina Faso border. An investigation into the explosion is likely to be conducted to determine its cause and prevent similar incidents in the future.
The two civilians still receiving treatment at the Upper West Regional Hospital are being closely monitored, and their condition is not yet known. The curfew imposed on Hamile remains in effect, with no announcement on when it will be lifted. The situation in Hamile is being closely monitored by the authorities, with efforts ongoing to restore peace and stability.
The incident in Hamile has raised concerns about security along Ghana's borders. The government and security agencies are working to address these concerns and prevent similar incidents. The visit by Comptroller-General Basintale Amadu and other officials has helped to show support for the affected communities and personnel.
Key points
- Nine of 11 civilians injured in Hamile border explosion discharged from hospital
- Two injured civilians remain in hospital for further treatment
- Curfew imposed on Hamile remains in effect with no announcement on when it will be lifted
