Hamile explosion: Dynamite was being smuggled to Burkina Faso – Lambussie DCE
The dynamite that exploded at Hamile in the Lambussie District of the Upper West Region was allegedly being smuggled to Burkina Faso when the incident occurred, the District Chief Executive (DCE), Naawule Ireneous Basingbie, has disclosed. Speaking on Adom FM Dwaso Nsem, Mr Basingbie said the explosion followed an attempt by two Immigration Service officers […]
A dynamite explosion in Hamile, Upper West Region's Lambussie District, was allegedly the result of smuggled explosives heading towards Burkina Faso, according to District Chief Executive Naawule Ireneous Basingbie. The tragedy unfolded when Immigration Service officers attempted to apprehend a group suspected of illegally transporting the dynamite across the border.
The attempt led to a collision, claiming the life of one Immigration officer and the tricycle rider. Another civilian, initially injured, later succumbed to his injuries, raising the civilian death toll to two. The incident also saw the injury of another Immigration officer and four civilians, all of whom were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
Security forces were on heightened alert in Hamile following the explosion, while the government imposed a curfew to maintain order.
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