Interior Minister bans arms, ammunition at Hamile following deadly explosion

The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, has imposed a ban on the carrying of arms, ammunition, and other offensive weapons in Hamile Township and its surrounding communities in the Lambussie District of the Upper West Region.

The ban follows a deadly explosion in the area, which has also led to the imposition of a curfew from 6:00 pm to 5:00 am, effective immediately.

Dynamite explosion kills Immigration officer, civilians at Hamile border

In a statement on Facebook on November 3, 2026, the Ministry said the decision was taken by the Interior Minister on the advice of the National Security Council and through an Executive Instrument.

The statement announced the curfew and said it would take effect immediately, adding that residents must comply with the restrictions.

It also warned that anyone found carrying arms or ammunition in the affected area would be arrested and prosecuted.

“Any person found with any arms or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted,” the statement said.

Government has also appealed to chiefs, opinion leaders, the youth and residents to remain calm and avoid violence as efforts are made to address the challenges confronting the area.

It urged them to use peaceful means to channel their grievances.

“Government urges Chiefs, Opinion Leaders, Youth and People of the area to exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them and to use non-violent means to channel their grievances into ensuring peace in the area,” the statement added.

A deadly explosion involving a motor tricycle transporting suspected dynamite has claimed the life of an officer of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) at Hamile in the Upper West Region with another officer reportedly in critical condition.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, November 3, 2026, along an unapproved route in the area, raising security concerns over the transportation of suspected explosives through unauthorised routes.

Immigration Officer feared dead as dynamite explodes at Hamile in Upper West Region

Information from media sources indicates that the explosion also killed the civilians who were transporting the suspected explosives on the motor tricycle.

The civilians were reportedly being pursued by security personnel after allegedly failing to stop at a security checkpoint.

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