Hundreds of Changfan machines destroyed as NAIMOS intensifies Tano River operation
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has stepped up its efforts to push illegal miners out of the Tano River, which has been badly polluted by mining. NAIMOS operatives who went to the area with some journalists, destroyed hundreds of changfan machines in an intensified operation to drive illegal miners out of the water. […]
The chiefs of Dadieso, a community in the Suaman Area of Ghana's Western North Region, have urged the government to permanently station personnel from the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) along the Bia River. This request comes after the chiefs observed the growing destruction of the river by illegal miners.
The Dadieso chiefs, who share a border with neighboring Ivory Coast, stated that family members residing across the border have been vocal about the pollution and destruction of the waterway, which has adversely impacted communities on both sides.
Colonel Kwame Sam Appiah, the Director of Operations for NAIMOS, acknowledged the difficulties in enforcing anti-illegal mining regulations, particularly given the cross-border nature of these activities. He explained that when NAIMOS officers apprehend illegal miners, they often flee into Ivorian territory. Conversely, when Ivorian authorities pursue the same individuals, they frequently cross back into Ghana, complicating the enforcement process.
The chiefs emphasized the urgent need for a permanent NAIMOS presence along the Bia River to effectively curb illegal mining practices and prevent further environmental degradation.
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