Bibiani-Asawinso: Galamsey site owner arrested after violent clash that claimed man's life
Galamsey site owner was arrested after a violent confrontation at a galamsey site at Asawinso in the Western North Region on Monday. The Municipal Chief Executive for Bibiani, Sebastian Obeng, confirmed the arrest of a key suspect. The incident left one person dead and several others injured.
Mr. Obeng explained that the incident escalated after traditional authorities and security personnel moved in to halt illegal mining activities at the site. The Asawinso Chief led an intervention after receiving reports of illegal mining in the area. Mr. Obeng said, "So I called the Police Commander to alert him and also deploy personnel, and they did. Illegal miners have been a thorn in our flesh." Tensions rose when a man identified as Obidi, who is linked to the site, allegedly called other individuals to the scene after being informed of the chief's intervention. Mr. Obeng said the situation worsened when a group of armed men stormed the area and began firing indiscriminately. He added, "He also called thugs whose leaders have been identified as Afoko and Baako Bewu. They invaded the site and started shooting indiscriminately." About seven others were injured, while several others fled for safety. Obidi was later arrested after reporting to the police station with a firearm, allegedly under the impression that authorities were not aware of the incident. Mr. Obeng said, "Obidi went to the police station with a gun to report that there had been a robbery at his mining site, thinking the police were not aware of what had happened, which led to his arrest."
Police have since launched a manhunt for other suspects linked to the attack.
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A violent confrontation at a galamsey site in Asawinso, Western North Region, has led to the arrest of a key suspect. Traditional authorities and security personnel intervened to halt illegal mining- but the situation quickly escalated.
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