Two in Critical Condition After Immigration Officers Clash with Shia Residents in Volta Region.
Tensions flared in Shia, a border community in the Ho Municipality, after a dispute between Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) officers and okada riders escalated, leaving two residents critically injured.The conflict began on November 14 with a disagreement and culminated on November 15 when armed GIS officers reportedly stormed the area. Residents reacted by blocking access roads to the GIS office and burning tires in protest.The injured individuals are receiving treatment at a local health facility, while eyewitness accounts, like that of Kuzor Jonas, describe the confrontation as chaotic and alarming.Shia, located along Ghana’s border, remains on edge as the community grapples with the aftermath of the clash. Efforts to mediate between the parties are expected to follow.
