Ghana Immigration Service rounds up foreign street beggars in parts of Accra

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has begun an operation to drive undocumented foreign nationals off the streets of Accra.

These foreigners, often seen sleeping on pavements and under overhead bridges with their children, have mostly resorted to begging for money from passersby.

On Friday, May 16, the service stormed areas including Kaneshie and Abossey Okai to remove street children and their guardians.

The move aims to address growing concerns over the increasing number of non-Ghanaian street dwellers and the risk of exploitation.

In a holding statement confirming the exercise, the service noted that it is currently assessing the outcome of the operation and will provide further details soon.

“The Ghana Immigration Service wishes to confirm an ongoing operation, commenced in the early hours of Friday, May 16, 2025, aimed at addressing the presence of undocumented migrants on the streets of Accra and other cities.

“We are currently assessing the outcomes of the operation and will provide further details to the public in due course,” the statement signed by M. Amoako-Atta, Assistant Commissioner of Immigration and Head of Public Affairs, said.