The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has revealed its intention to conduct a focused enforcement operation in the Greater Accra Region this week, with the goal of rescuing at-risk individuals and tackling irregular migration.
In a media announcement dated April 14, the Service stated that the operation will include a street sweep at designated locations, although specific sites have not been revealed to maintain “operational integrity and the safety of vulnerable populations.”
The operation will concentrate on “rescuing vulnerable populations, including children and distressed individuals, from exploitative begging activities,” while also aiming to “apprehend unregistered immigrants to ensure adherence to Ghana’s immigration laws.”
The Service noted that this initiative is based on feedback from a prior operation and aligns with its broader mission to safeguard public welfare and enforce immigration regulations.
“This operation serves to underscore the Service’s dedication to protecting vulnerable Ghanaians, combating human trafficking, and ensuring orderly public spaces,” the statement indicated.
Signed by Maud Anima Quainoo, Deputy Commissioner of Immigration at the Public Affairs Department, the notice mentioned that a detailed media release will follow after the operation.
The upcoming sweep is part of ongoing efforts by authorities to tackle issues related to street begging and human trafficking, especially in urban areas like Accra.
