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Ghana: three immigration officers injured in attack

Three officers of the Ghana Immigration Service have sustained serious injuries in an attack on the Aflao border in the Volta Region, Ghana, according to reports.

The officers, who were patrolling Beat 6 of the Aflao border, were accosted by as yet unidentified persons who threw stones at them for undisclosed reasons.

The attackers were, however, dispersed by warning shots from the patrol team ahead of the arrival of a reinforcement team of Immigration Officers.

One bystander, however, sustained injuries from a gunshot and is currently responding to treatment.

Three officers of the team sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving treatment at the Ketu South Municipal Hospital under stiff security.

The Management of GIS averred that they will continue to keep a close eye on the situation at Aflao, and all necessary mechanisms will be deployed to keep border security uncompromized.

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