Alleged shooting of chief's brother by galamseyers triggers tension at Gwira Ampansie
Mensah Ango was allegedly shot by suspected armed men, triggering tension at Gwira Ampansie in the Nzema East Municipality of the Western Region. The armed men were allegedly brought into the community to provide security for an illegal mining site operated by a company identified as PRP. The deceased, identified as a 46-year-old, was reportedly sent by the chief together with some linguists to invite leaders of the mining company to the palace over concerns surrounding alleged illegal activities on the community's land.
The youth in the community have threatened to set ablaze mining equipment and properties belonging to the illegal miners in retaliation for the killing. Residents further alleged that the armed men have previously shot and killed about three other innocent persons in the community for openly opposing the illegal mining activities. The Chief of Gwira Ampansie, Nana Kojo Mensah, expressed deep concern over the worsening insecurity in the area and accused state authorities, particularly the District Chief Executive (DCE), of failing to act despite several complaints. Nana Kojo Mensah is calling on the government, especially the President and the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), to urgently intervene and flush out the illegal mining company, PRP, from the community.
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Nzema East Municipal Assembly, Herbert Kuah Dickson, disclosed that he was informed about the development and immediately directed the police to take action. According to the MCE, six persons have so far been arrested in connection with the incident, including three foreign nationals. Mr. Kuah Dickson assured residents that the Assembly, together with the security agencies, will take the necessary measures to maintain peace, law, and order in the community.
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Tension is rising in Gwira Ampansie after a chief's brother was allegedly shot by men linked to illegal mining. Residents are living in fear, and the chief is accusing authorities of inaction - what could happen next?
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