Immigration Officer Killed, Another Injured in Armed Attack at Gbintri Checkpoint

A tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, October 3, 2025, when armed assailants attacked officers of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) stationed at the Gbintri inland checkpoint in the East Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region.

The attack, which took place around 1:30 a.m., claimed the life of Assistant Immigration Control Officer II (AICOII) Rafiq Mohammed, who reportedly died instantly from gunshot wounds. His colleague, AICOII Oppong Daniel, sustained serious injuries to the jaw and back and is currently receiving medical care at the Baptist Medical Centre in Nalerigu.

Police investigators who visited the scene recovered several AK-47 shell casings along with a GIS service rifle with registration number GH/GIS/HQACN 668516-1646. A joint response team led by Superintendent Francis Brobbey, the Gambaga Municipal Police Commander, and DIS Moro Tanko Mohammed, the North Regional Intelligence Officer of the GIS, has since been dispatched.

Authorities have launched investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack and have assured the public that efforts are underway to apprehend the perpetrators. Updates will be provided as the probe progresses.