Gunshots reported as security agencies raid mining company office in Nsuapemso, two injured
Residents of Nsuapemso in the Fanteakwa South District of the Eastern Region were thrown into fear and panic on Thursday, October 1, 2026, after gunshots reportedly rang out during a security operation at the offices of Nawara Mining Company. Personnel from the National Security, the Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Police Service reportedly stormed […]
Gunshots were reportedly fired during a security operation at the offices of Nawara Mining Company in Nsuapemso, Eastern Region, on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The operation, carried out by personnel from the National Security, Ghana Armed Forces, and Ghana Police Service, resulted in the arrest of the company's Managing Director, Accountant, and other staff.
Two individuals sustained injuries during the incident, which led to widespread panic among residents. The Queenmother of Nsuapemso expressed concerns over the growing insecurity linked to mining activities in the area. The company claims that it holds the mining concession since 2011, while the dispute involves competing claims over the right to operate the concession.
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