The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has said that 925 out of the 2,241 illegal immigrants arrested on the streets of Accra engaging in begging, have been repatriated.
This is contained in a press release issued in Accra on May 20 and signed by Head of Public Affairs, Michael Amoako-Atta.
“Repatriation was initiated in the morning of Saturday, 17th May, 2025. At the time of this release, 925 persons have been successfully repatriated, and processes are underway to remove the rest,” the GIS stated.
It assured that, “Meals, among other needs of persons in detention, have been provided for by the Service, and the GIS Clinic is on standby to provide medical services where necessary. To avoid congestion at the Holding Centre at the National Headquarters, there has been a temporary hold on arrests.
According to the press release, the Special Operation is being conducted humanely in cognisance of the rights of all migrants.
“The GIS remains committed to its core values of Professionalism and Respect for Human Rights, and assures the general public of humane handling of affected immigrants. The GIS expresses utmost gratitude to all stakeholders, especially the general public and the media, for their support throughout this exercise,” it said.
The GIS further noted that ” As Ghana’s lead agency in migration management and border security, the GIS assures the general public of its commitment to operating fair and firm immigration systems and contributing to national security and development.”
It announced that, “The Special Operation will resume and continue in due course, in the effort to rid the streets of beggars and clamp down on criminal networks.
Please read full press release below:
PRESS RELEASE – UPDATE ON PROCESSES FOR REMOVAL OF FOREIGN NATIONALS ENGAGED IN STREET BEGGING
