The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has launched a reshuffle of police commanders stationed in key illegal mining (galamsey) hotspots as part of the Ghana Police Service’s intensified efforts to combat the destructive activity.
The reshuffle primarily targets Divisional and District Commanders in the Eastern South, Western, and Western North regions, marking the first phase of a broader initiative aimed at revitalizing the fight against galamsey through greater accountability and energy.
“This reshuffle is part of a larger strategy to ensure more effective policing in areas heavily impacted by illegal mining,” a statement from the police explained, noting that additional changes are expected in the coming weeks.
Below is the full statement by the police
POLICE RESHUFFLE COMMANDERS IN GALAMSEY AREAS AS IT INTENSIFIES ITS WAR ON ILLEGAL MINING ACTIVITIES
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno in keeping with his promise to wage a relentless war on illegal mining activities (galamsey) has reshuffled Police commanders in galamsey prone areas.
This is said to be the first phase of the reshuffle exercise as many more are expected to follow to inject fresh energy in the fight against illegal mining activities in the country.
Police Commands affected include some Divisional and District Commanders mainly in the Eastern South, Western and Western North Police Regions.
In a related development, the Ghana Police Service has made a major breakthrough in its war against illegal mining (galamsey).
A special four continuous days intelligence-led anti-galamsey operations which started on 17th April, 2025 within the Samreboi enclave in the Western Region has resulted in the arrest of 47 people for illegal mining activities along the Tano River and in the Aboi, Subri and Nimiri forests of the Western region.
The suspects comprises 39 Ghanaians and 8 Chinese as well as four (4) women.
Exhibits retrieved during the operation include;
1. Seventeen (17) escavators
2. One (1) bulldozer
3. Four (4) motorbikes
4. Two (2) Toyota Hilux vehicles
5. One (1) Rav4 vehicle
6. Four (4) pump action guns
7. One (1) single barrel gun
8. 54 live BB cartridges and
9. Eight (8) pumping machines
All the suspects are in custody and will be taken through the due process of the law.
