A heated misunderstanding between the Security of Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), and officials of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), has escalated into a violent clash.
According to MyNewsGh.com, sourced from Meridian Port Services, approximately 12 GPHA security personnel forcibly entered the GIS office at MPS to detain two officers following a dispute that arose during routine vessel inspections on the MSC DYMPHNA.
Reports indicate that the GPHA security team insisted on searching the officers after they completed their duties on the vessel.
However, Inspector Benjamin Nketia objected, allowing the search of their bags but refusing the personal search of the officers, asserting that male personnel should not search female officers under any circumstances.
This refusal was met with hostility from GPHA Security, leading to an exchange of insults and physical harassment.
Subsequent to the vessel incident, the GPHA security officers proceeded to the GIS office to arrest the officers in question for their non-compliance with the search request.
Their attempt was met with staunch resistance from the GIS officers, resulting in turmoil between the two entities and the destruction of AICO II Boadu’s uniform.
The authorities have revealed that the incident is currently under investigation.
