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GIS Intercepts 26 Nigeriens at Wenchi for entering Ghana illegally

Officials of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region have arrested 26 Nigeriens for entering the country through unapproved routes.

The Niger Nationals include 24 males, 2 females aged between 23 and 58 years and a two-year-old boy.

Assistant Superintendent of Immigration (ASI) Emmanuel Addai, in charge of operations and enforcement at the Wenchi Municipal Command in an interview with Radio West Africa’s Nana Anfreh Damanta said the immigrants were all traders travelling from Cote d’ Ivoire to Techiman the Bono East Regional Capital.

The Nigeriens were on board a 207 bus with registration number GR 8278 – Z.

He indicated that the immigrants have breached Ghana’s immigration laws and therefore would be sent back to Sampa to assist in investigations on how they entered the country adding that they will be screened for COVID-19 after which they will be repatriated.

He used the opportunity to advise drivers and other Ghanaians not to facilitate the movement of foreigners into the country through these unapproved.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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