The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has arrested more than 600 undocumented migrants, including hundreds of children, in a dawn operation targeting foreign beggars in parts of the Ashanti Region. The early morning sweep on Tuesday covered several areas in Kumasi, including Asawase, Aboabo and Sabon Zongo, which residents say have... The post GIS arrests over 600 undocumented migrants in Kumasi dawn raid appeared first on Asaase Radio.
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GIS arrests over 600 undocumented migrants in Kumasi dawn raid
Asaase RadioBy Jonathan OforiTue, 21 Apr 2026 · 2h ago0 views
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The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) arrested over 600 undocumented migrants, including hundreds of children, during a dawn operation in Kumasi, Ashanti Region. The Tuesday sweep targeted foreign beggars in areas like Asawase, Aboabo, and Sabon Zongo. This action was part of an effort to address the presence of undocumented individuals.
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