Manso Keniago clash: reported death toll rises to six as angry youth confront DCE
The reported toll from Wednesday's NAIMOS clash has risen to six, with 15 injured, but police and the hospital have yet to confirm any figure.
Two National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) personnel who were injured during a clash in Manso Keniago, Ashanti Region, have been treated and discharged from the hospital. The incident took place on November 11 when a NAIMOS task force was en route to transport excavators seized from illegal mining operations to a secure location.
Paa Kwesi Schandorf, NAIMOS spokesperson, confirmed their recovery stating that both officers were in stable condition. The clash resulted in six deaths and several injuries, reportedly sparked by disagreements over the transportation of the seized equipment. Some residents and traditional authorities opposed the move, causing tension which escalated when an armed group resisted the movement of the machinery, leading to NAIMOS personnel firing warning shots.
Three people were killed in the incident, while two NAIMOS officers sustained gunshot wounds. NAIMOS condemned the attack and warned against obstructing their personnel in the performance of their duties, reinforcing their commitment to combat illegal mining.
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