Hamile explosion: Smugglers were transporting dynamite illegally to Burkina Faso - Lambussie DCE
The Lambussie District Chief Executive, Naawule Ireneous Basingbie, has disclosed that the dynamite which exploded at Hamile was being smuggled to Burkina Faso when the unfortunate incident occurred.
The Lambussie District Chief Executive, Naawule Ireneous Basingbie, has revealed that dynamite being smuggled to Burkina Faso was the cause of the explosion in Hamile. In an interview on TV3's Daily Brief on November 3, 2026, Basingbie explained that Immigration officers were attempting to halt the smugglers when tragedy struck.
The tricycle rider carrying the explosives fled the scene, leading to a collision that resulted in the death of one Immigration officer and the rider. Additionally, another smuggler injured during the incident also died, bringing the total fatalities to three - the Immigration officer, the tricycle rider, and the injured smuggler.
Four other civilians sustained injuries and were transported to Nandom Hospital for medical attention. Basingbie stated that security in the area remained calm at the time of the incident, with a significant number of security personnel deployed to oversee the situation and maintain order.
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