A wave of shock and sorrow has swept through the Upper East Region following a violent attack on Ghana Immigration Service officers at the Nangani checkpoint in the Tempane District. The harrowing incident, which occurred between 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., has left two officers shot and another critically injured, according to information circulating on social media and confirmed by Apexnewsgh sources.
The circulated social media post indicates that the attack was carried out by unidentified gunmen, suspected to be bandits operating in the volatile Bawku area.
Emergency responders rushed the wounded officers to the nearest hospital, but despite medical efforts, one of the victims sadly succumbed to his injuries. The remaining officer is reported to be in critical condition, fighting for his life as colleagues and family members anxiously await updates.
The incident has heightened concerns about the security situation in the region, especially for frontline officers tasked with maintaining order and protecting Ghana’s borders. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the perpetrators, and security has been tightened at key checkpoints across the district.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
