A Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) officer has been killed, and another left critically injured, following an armed attack at the Gbintri inland checkpoint.
According to eyewitnesses, the attackers, reportedly armed with an AK-47 rifle, stormed the checkpoint in a surprise assault. The sudden gunfire left one officer dead on the spot, while his colleague sustained severe injuries and was quickly rushed to a nearby health facility for treatment.
Security experts have expressed deep concern over the increasing trend of armed attacks on law enforcement officers in border and inland communities. The use of high-powered rifles, such as the AK-47, has heightened fears of rising insecurity and the potential infiltration of sophisticated weapons into the country.
The incident has triggered strong condemnation from both government officials and security stakeholders, with calls for urgent action to strengthen the safety of officers stationed at high-risk operational points. Community leaders have also appealed for additional patrols and intelligence-led operations to protect not only security personnel but also residents living in border areas who often face similar threats.
The GIS leadership has assured the public that investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the assailants. Authorities are also reviewing security protocols at checkpoints to prevent further tragedies.
This latest attack adds to a growing list of violent encounters faced by security officers across the country, sparking renewed debate about resourcing and equipping the nation’s frontline defenders.
Source: Thepressradio.com
