The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has deployed about 3,500 personnel to enforce directives for the lockdown imposed on citizens in Accra, Tema and Kumasi.

The lockdown which came into force on Monday, March 30, is to help curb the spread of coronavirus across the country.

A press release signed by Supt. Michael Amoako-Atta GIS revealed that the operation dubbed ‘Operation Covid Safety’ would have the personnel divided to monitor various parts of the lockdown areas.

“1,100 of the personnel are to beef-up the personnel strength at the borders with 400 personnel joining the Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Police Service to enforce law and order."

"The other 2,000 GIS personnel will be assisting the Ghana Health Service to trace and test individuals who travelled into the country between 3^rd and 23^rd March of this year,” the release added.

Briefing the personnel on Sunday during the deployment at its National Headquarters in Accra, the Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI), Kwame Asuah Takyi, urged the personnel to exhibit good conduct and professionalism to the admiration of stakeholders.

He entreated them to show their relevance to the cause of the nation, especially when the world all over was appreciating the critical role of immigration to security and socio-economic development.

“Today, our relevance and contribution to security and socio-economic development of the country is now appreciated more than ever," Mr Takyi added.

The CGI urged them to strictly adhere to the precautionary measures and protocols set out to prevent the spread of the coronavirus whiles they show care to the ordinary civilians and the general public.