The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has denied that a suspected armed robber arrested at Sefwi Asawinso in the Western Region is a serving officer of the Service.
According to an official statement issues and signed by Superintendent Michael Amoako-Atta, the Head of the Public Affairs, the suspect, Samuel Akure, was dismissed from the Service on 22nd June, 2020 for deserting his duty post for more than 21 consecutive working days.
The dismissal, he said, was a decision taken by the Central Adjudicating Panel of the GIS after he (Samuel Akure) failed to honour the panel’s invitation to explain why he deserted his post without permission.
“In line with Regulation 138(1) (z) and 161 of the Immigration Service Regulations of 2016 [L.I. 2245], the panel recommend his immediate dismissal which was duly effected.
“The GIS will not shield any Officer who goes contrary to the laws of the Service and the country at large, and that, any incident of infraction of the law, involving any service person, will be thoroughly investigated and the case dealt with in accordance with the GIS Regulations,” the statement added.
The suspect was reported to have been arrested with three other armed robbers on August 17, 2020.
Latest Stories
-
19 steps for getting over even the most devastating breakup fast
3 hours -
8th Ghana CEO Summit launched with focus on AI transformation, economic diversification
3 hours -
Prof Opoku-Agyemang has not been given a fair appraisal – Ablakwa
3 hours -
Rainstorm wreaks havoc in Keta and Anloga districts, residents count their losses
3 hours -
Global Plastics Treaty negotiations begin in Ottawa as countries converge on phasing out problematic plastic uses
3 hours -
Support energy alternatives adoption to sustain businesses – GUTA tells government
3 hours -
11th DRIF opens in Accra with a call on governments to focus on digital inclusion
3 hours -
Stakeholders outline plans at RE4C Coalition’s General Assembly in Accra
4 hours -
Women Need ‘shock observers’ for active political participation – Ex-Bauchi Assembly Member
4 hours -
2024 polls: Stop fighting over positions in Mahama’s next government – Asiedu Nketiah
4 hours -
Although people may not always listen to the lyrics, there’s still a market for rap in Ghana – E.L.
4 hours -
Passengers appeal to transport operators to officially announce new fares
4 hours -
Damongo: About 400 NPP Members resign over Minister’s alleged meddling in chieftaincy affairs
4 hours -
Next NDC government will pay special attention to women – Naana Opoku-Agyemang
5 hours -
Amerado is singing and it’s good he’s doing that – Lyrical Joe
5 hours