The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has arrested 2,241 foreign nationals in a targeted operation to clamp down on organized street begging in the Greater Accra Region. The intelligence-led exercise took place in the early hours of Friday, May 16, 2025. A total of 909 adults and 1,332 children were arrested. Among them, 961 were male and 1,280 female.
The Minister for Interior and National Security, Hon Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, in a social media post on his page commended the Ghana Immigration Service for their commitment to ensuring a safe and secured Ghana and the call of people to do the same operations in Cities like Kumasi, Tamale and other cities across the country.
“I want to commend the personnel of GIS for their commitment to national security. I’ve seen the public reactions and calls for similar action in places like Kumasi, Tamale, and other communities. Please be assured that this is a nationwide exercise that began in Accra and will be extended to other regions soon,” Hon Muntaka said.
The Minister also seeks the support and cooperation of the general public in fighting this canker in our various cities across the country.
“I count on your continued cooperation and support when the operations reach your communities. Let’s work together to keep our streets safe, ” he concluded.
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