One shot dead, 7 others injuried at galamsey site in Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai
One person was confirmed dead and 7 others were injured following a shooting incident at Asawinso "A" in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region. The incident reportedly occurred when the chief of Sefwi Asawinso "A", Nana Kwasi Ayim II, together with some youth from the community, visited the Afao Hill Forest Reserve, where illegal mining activities were said to be taking place. According to eyewitness Kwame Awudu, the chief engaged the miners in a peaceful discussion and appealed to them to stop the illegal mining activities.
The group was allegedly ambushed by heavily built men believed to be connected to the illegal miners while returning from the site. The attackers reportedly opened fire on the group, leaving several people seriously injured. The Assembly Member for the Asawinso "A" Electoral Area, Frank Nelson Ackah, confirmed the incident and said the chief and the youth had only gone to inspect the level of destruction caused by the illegal miners. According to him, the group was attacked on their way back from the forest reserve.
Mr. Ackah disclosed that a 36-year-old man identified as Kwame Ayisi was shot dead during the incident. He further confirmed that 6 other people, including the chief, sustained serious gunshot wounds and are currently receiving medical treatment at the Anhwiaso Community Hospital.
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A chief and some youth visited a mining site in the Western North Region- tensions were already high. What started as a peaceful discussion quickly turned violent, but why?
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