Nine civilians injured in Hamile explosion discharged from hospital

Nine out of the 11 civilians who sustained injuries during disturbances following an explosion at Hamile in the Lambussie District of the Upper West Region have been treated and discharged from hospital.

According to a report by citinewsroom.com, on November 8, 2026, the remaining two injured civilians have been transferred to the Upper West Regional Hospital for further medical attention.

Chief Superintendent Mohammed Abdul Manan, the Hamile Sector Commander of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), disclosed this during a visit by the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Samuel Basintale Amadu.

Per reports, the explosion occurred at an unapproved route at Mountain Back Two in Hamile, claiming the lives of two civilians and an immigration officer.

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

Another immigration officer who sustained injuries was airlifted to the 37 Military Hospital in Accra for treatment.

The Comptroller-General's visit was aimed at engaging community stakeholders on efforts to restore calm, assessing the welfare of immigration personnel and boosting their morale following the incident.

As part of the visit, Amadu held meetings with the Upper West Regional Security Council in Wa, the Border Security Committee, traditional leaders and youth groups in Hamile, as well as officers at the sector command.

He also visited the families of the deceased civilians and the scene of the explosion as part of efforts to assess the situation and support ongoing measures to restore peace in the community.

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