By Ishmeal 
An injured officer of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) is being airlifted to Accra for further medical treatment following a deadly explosion at Hamile in the Upper West Region.
The development was announced by the Interior Minister, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, who said the officer was initially receiving treatment at the Nandom Hospital before arrangements were made to transfer him to Accra.
The explosion has claimed at least three lives, including an immigration officer and two civilians, while several others have reportedly sustained injuries.
How the explosion happened
According to information released by the Ghana Immigration Service, the incident occurred during a border patrol operation along an unauthorised route within the Hamile Sector.
A four-member immigration patrol team reportedly responded to an unusual sound in the area and encountered a man transporting a load on a tricycle.
When the officers approached to inspect the load, the rider allegedly attempted to escape. The load subsequently exploded, killing the tricycle rider and injuring two immigration officers.
One of the injured officers later died, while the surviving officer was taken to Nandom Hospital for treatment.
Injured officer receives emergency medical attention
Interior Minister Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka told Parliament that arrangements had been made for the injured officer to be airlifted to Accra.
The move is intended to ensure that he receives further medical attention following the incident.
The Minister also confirmed the deaths and said authorities were working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the explosion.
Authorities appeal for calm
The incident has heightened security concerns in Hamile and surrounding communities, with reports of tension following the explosion.
The Interior Minister has appealed to traditional leaders, community elders and residents to help maintain calm and cooperate with security agencies.
Authorities are also investigating the incident to determine the nature of the material being transported and what caused the explosion.
The Ghana Immigration Service has urged the public to avoid sharing unverified information, photographs and videos about the incident.
The investigation is expected to provide further clarity on the explosion, the casualties and the circumstances that led to the incident.
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