An Immigration officer is feared dead, while multiple civilians have reportedly sustained severe injuries following a dynamite explosion at Hamile in the Upper West Region.
According to Ghana Web, the explosion occurred on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, involving a tricycle that was reportedly carrying suspected dynamite. Preliminary information from security sources indicates that the incident took place as the civilians in the tricycle were traveling along an unauthorized route and encountered security personnel at a checkpoint.
The occupants of the tricycle allegedly failed to comply with instructions to stop, prompting security officers to pursue them. The pursuit reportedly ended in an explosion, resulting in the death of one Immigration officer and critical injuries to his colleague. The civilians on the tricycle were also reported dead.
The surviving officer is in a serious condition, but further details regarding the extent of the injuries and the medical facility where the officer is receiving treatment remain unclear. Authorities are yet to officially confirm the reported deaths and the number of casualties.
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