Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, says government’s crackdown on organised street begging will soon be extended to regions beyond Greater Accra, following the arrest of over 2,200 foreign nationals in a recent operation.
In a Facebook post on Friday, May 16, 2025, the Minister revealed that the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) had apprehended 2,241 foreign nationals during a targeted, intelligence-led operation in Accra.
The early morning exercise aimed to dismantle syndicates believed to be behind the growing phenomenon of organised begging on the streets of the capital.
Among those arrested were 909 adults and 1,332 children, made up of 961 males and 1,280 females.
Mr Mubarak commended the GIS personnel involved in the operation, describing their work as a crucial contribution to national security.
“I want to commend the personnel of GIS for their commitment to national security,” he wrote.
He also signalled that similar operations will be rolled out in other parts of the country.
“I have seen the public reactions and calls for similar actions in places like Kumasi, Tamale, and other communities. Please be assured that this is a nationwide exercise that began in Accra and will be extended to other regions soon,” he stated.
The Minister appealed to the public for cooperation as the operations continue, urging citizens to support the initiative.
“Let’s work together to keep our streets safe,” he added.