Ghana’s Immigration Service has confirmed the death of one of its officers and the injury of another following a shooting incident at Nangani in the Tempane District of the Upper East Region.
The officers — Assistant Immigration Control Officer (AICO I) Philip Lartey and AICO I Cosmos Dakurah — were reportedly ambushed by unidentified gunmen while returning from duty on a motorbike on Sunday, November 2, 2025, around 8:30 p.m.
According to a statement issued on November 3, 2025, by the Public Affairs Department of the Service, both officers sustained gunshot wounds and were initially treated at the Basyonde Clinic in Tempane before being transferred to the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital.
“Regrettably, AICO I Cosmos Dakurah later succumbed to his injuries and passed away in the early hours of November 3, 2025,” the statement said.
The GIS noted that it is working closely with the Ghana Police Service to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
The Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI) and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) have also dispatched a team from their national headquarters to the Upper East Region to support investigations and reassure officers affected by the tragic incident.
The Service expressed its condolences to the bereaved family, colleagues, and friends of the deceased officer, describing his death as a painful loss.
“The GIS commends the bravery and dedication of its officers and vehemently condemns, in the strongest terms, any act of violence directed against its personnel, who serve with dedication to safeguard the nation’s territorial integrity,” the statement added.
It further reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of all immigration officers across the country.
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