Police Commander recounts how illegal miners seized four AK-47s during anti-galamsey operation
The Tanoso Police Commander in the Ahafo Region, ASP Edmond Adjei Kissi, has disclosed that illegal miners seized four AK-47 rifles from police officers during an operation at a galamsey site. According to him, the incident highlights the serious security risks police officers face during operations to clamp down on illegal mining in the area. […]
ASP Edmond Adjei Kissi, the Tanoso Police Commander in Ghana's Ahafo Region, has detailed how illegal miners stole four AK-47 rifles from police officers during an anti-galamsey operation. Speaking on Adom FM's Dwaso Nsem, the commander recounted the incident occurring in Duayaw Nkwanta and Adroba, where the officers were ambushed by the armed miners.
In response, the Regional Police Commander ordered the officers to retrieve the weapons within five minutes. The commander emphasized the heightened security risks police face during operations against illegal mining, noting that a recent attempt to arrest suspected miners was thwarted due to the tense atmosphere and limited intelligence available.
He also commented on the delays in court proceedings for some suspects, attributing it to the traditional council's delay in making a decision on the cases.
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