Manso Keniago clash: Personnel acted in self-defence – NAIMOS
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) says the deaths recorded during Wednesday’s confrontation at Manso Keniago in the Ashanti Region resulted from an act of self-defence by its personnel. NAIMOS Spokesperson, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, said the personnel acted in self-defence during the confrontation with residents and suspected illegal miners. He disclosed this on JoyNews’…
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has stated that the personnel involved in a confrontation at Manso Keniago, Ashanti Region, acted in self-defense during the incident on Wednesday. According to NAIMOS Spokesperson, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, the personnel confronted a mob of residents and suspected illegal miners.
Initially, the task force fired warning shots to disperse the crowd, but those involved refused to back down. The situation escalated, resulting in the deaths of six individuals. The group reportedly blocked a road and attacked NAIMOS vehicles with stones, causing significant damage to the vehicles. This tragic event has heightened tensions in the community, with youth reportedly venting their anger at the palace of the paramount chief and attempting to confront the District Chief Executive (DCE).
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