Two NAIMOS Officers Injured in Armed Mob Attack at Manso Keniago
Two personnel of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) have sustained gunshot wounds following a confrontation with an armed mob during an anti-illegal mining operation at Manso Keniago in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region. The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, when a NAIMOS task force encountered resistance while transporting […] The…
Two personnel from the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) were injured during an attack by an armed mob while conducting an operation against illegal mining at Manso Keniago in Ashanti Region, on November 11, 2026. The incident took place when the task force was transporting excavators seized from illegal mining sites to a secure location.
The mob reportedly attempted to obstruct the transportation, leading to a confrontation. In response, the NAIMOS team fired warning shots to deter the mob and maintain order. Sadly, two team members sustained gunshot wounds during the incident. The Secretariat condemned the attack and emphasized that they will not tolerate any form of resistance against their operations.
They reaffirmed their dedication to combating illegal mining and vowed to continue their lawful efforts to combat the illegal mining menace across the country.
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