Accra, Ghana – May 20, 2025 — The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has successfully repatriated 925 undocumented migrants following a recent enforcement operation in Accra, which targeted street beggars and other foreign nationals residing in the country illegally.
According to a statement released by the GIS on Monday, May 19, the migrants—comprising 819 Nigeriens and 106 Nigerians—were apprehended during a major swoop conducted on Friday, May 16, with repatriation commencing the next day, Saturday, May 17.
“Repatriation was initiated in the morning of Saturday, 17th May 2025. At the time of this release, 925 persons have been successfully repatriated, and processes are underway to remove the rest,” the GIS stated.
Over 2,200 Still in Custody
The operation led to the detention of a total of 2,241 persons, who are currently being held at designated Holding Centres. The nationalities of those still in custody include:
- Nigerien – 2,073
- Nigerian – 138
- Burkinabe – 28
- Guinean – 1
- Malian – 1
GIS noted that all detainees have undergone profiling and security screening, consistent with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), to ensure proper identification and safe repatriation.
Humane Treatment and Support Services
The Service further emphasized that the repatriation process is being conducted with strict adherence to international human rights standards. Detainees have been segregated based on gender and age, while the GIS has provided meals and other essential needs.
“A clinic is on standby to provide medical services where necessary,” the statement added.
Continuing Efforts
GIS indicated that further operations may be carried out in the coming days as part of broader efforts to curb illegal migration and related issues, particularly in urban areas where street begging and informal activities by undocumented migrants have become increasingly common.
The Service reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that Ghana remains a safe and orderly country, in line with immigration laws and international cooperation on migration management.
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