The Western Central Police Command has arrested 22 individuals suspected of engaging in illegal mining, commonly known as ‘galamsey,’ in areas including Dominase Nkwanta and Adjakaa Manso in the Western Region.
The arrests were carried out on April 8, 2025, during an intelligence-led operation aimed at curbing illegal mining in the region.
Addressing the media, Deputy Western Central Regional Commander, ACP Bismark Agyapong, disclosed that the police team retrieved eleven (11) pumping machines, seven (7) shovels, a pickaxe, and two (2) changfang machines from the various mining sites.
“All the suspects are currently in police custody and are being processed to face the full rigours of the law,” ACP Agyapong stated.
He disclosed that the suspects have been arraigned before the Asankrangwa District Court and have been remanded to assist with ongoing investigations.
The suspects include Albert Adu Bonsra, 19; Stephen Kwakye, 20; Richard Atigah, 23; Yaw Menanyi, 19; Al-Mustapha Alidu, 26; Jutu Francis, 20; Hakitu Zibo, 20; Nana Yaw Boakye, 30; Kwesi Evans, 23; Isaac Cobby, 20; and Bashiru Ali, 23.
The others include Atta Francis, 20; Ayew Sali, 22; Fataw Gariba, 22; Kwame Emmanuel, 19; Kwesi Francis, 21; Abapor Frank, 20; Wasah Moses, 22; Bukari Haruna, 23; Abdulai Lukman, 21; Yeboah Rashid, 19; and Alkainu Hassan, 20.
