{
  "id": 18495909,
  "title": "Galamsey-Like Sand Winning Rocks Ningo-Prampram",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/galamsey-like-sand-winning-rocks-ningo-prampram",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T12:00:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
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    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/galamsey-like-sand-winning-rocks-ningo-prampram/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A galamsey-like sand winning operation has recently wreaked havoc in Ningo-Prampram, a locale within the Greater Accra Region. The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has taken notice of this grave concern, as the sand winning has posed significant danger to local residents. Foundations of houses have been exposed due to the illicit mining, and areas surrounding high tension pylons have also been targeted.\n\nSocial media has been flooded with disturbing images of the aftermath, revealing exposed foundations of the pylons. An infantry officer, who was part of the NAIMOS team, faced verbal reprimand from the constituency's Member of Parliament, Samuel Nartey George, who serves as the Communications Minister. George, who also holds the position of Communications Minister, cautioned the soldiers against harassing the people of Ningo-Prampram, warning of potential \"street justice.\"\n\nThe military officer's threatening remarks have sparked a heated debate on social media, with many questioning his actions. Some supporters of George defended his stance, while others criticized him for not seeking the advice of the Defence Minister prior to making his public statement. In response to the backlash, George issued an apology, but it remains unclear whether he plans to pursue the officer's dismissal. Military experts have dismissed George's threats as mere posturing, highlighting his lack of understanding of the military's regulations, particularly concerning commissioned officers.",
  "summary": "Some degraded areas in Ningo-Prampram Ningo-Prampram in the Greater Accra Region has been hit with a galamsey-like sand winning operation, a situation which has attracted the attention of the Read More... The post Galamsey-Like Sand Winning Rocks Ningo-Prampram appeared first on DailyGuide Network .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}