Bloody clash at Manso Keniago…3 residents dead, 2 military personnel injured
AT least three people have been confirmed dead following a confrontation between local residents and personnel of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) at Manso Keniago in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region. The violent clash erupted on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, after a NAIMOS task force attempted to transport seized excavators … The post Bloody clash…
A deadly clash erupted in Manso Keniago, Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, leaving at least three residents dead and two military personnel injured. The violent confrontation occurred when a NAIMOS task force attempted to transport seized excavators away from the community after an anti-illegal mining operation.
Residents and traditional leaders vehemently opposed the security team's decision to move the heavy equipment along a tarred road, fearing damage to the road. Tensions quickly escalated into a physical confrontation, with the Chief of Dome Keniago, Nana Obeng Mensah Ababio, reportedly being assaulted while trying to intervene. The Assembly Member for the Dome Keniago Electoral Area, Charles Oduro, also fled for his safety as the situation worsened.
NAIMOS stated that its personnel encountered an armed mob attempting to obstruct the movement of the seized equipment, resulting in two of their members sustaining gunshot wounds. The incident has left the community in fear and panic, with residents calling for an immediate and independent inquiry into the tragedy.
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