The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has removed 1,055 migrant street beggars from the streets of Accra and Kumasi as part of an operation aimed at identifying and addressing the presence of undocumented foreign nationals in Ghana.
The enforcement exercise follows directives from the Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, as authorities intensify efforts to tackle concerns surrounding undocumented migrants and street begging in major Ghanaian cities.
According to the Ghana Immigration Service, the operation forms part of broader measures to address street begging, illegal immigration and human trafficking, particularly in densely populated urban areas such as Accra.
Migrants Face Repatriation
The individuals identified as being in Ghana without the required immigration documentation are currently undergoing processing for repatriation to their respective countries of origin.
The development highlights the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen immigration enforcement and border security while ensuring that foreign nationals residing or working in Ghana comply with the country’s immigration laws.
The Ghana Immigration Service continues to monitor the movement and activities of foreign nationals across the country as part of measures to regulate legal migration and protect national security.
The operation also comes amid growing concerns about street begging and vulnerable migrants in Ghana, with authorities seeking to address the social and security challenges associated with undocumented migration in major urban centres.
Source: newsthemegh.com