Six arrested for murder at galamsey site at Gwira Ampansie

The Ghana Police Service arrested six suspects for murder at a galamsey site at Gwira Ampansie in the Nzema East District of the Western Region. According to the Western Regional Police Command, the incident led to the death of 45-year-old Angu Mensah, popularly known as Abusuapanyi, following what police described as a misunderstanding at the mining site. The police statement said, "The deceased, Angu Mensah, aged 45, was shot at the site during a misunderstanding."

The suspects are made up of three Ghanaians and three Chinese nationals and are currently in police custody assisting with investigations. They have been identified as Hamza Abubakar, 36; Hamidu Seidu, 42; Francis Biewose, 26; Bai Yaozheng, 36; Liu Gang, 43; and Wen Xien Wen, 45. Police said officers in Axim received a distress call on Sunday, May 24, about a shooting incident at the mining site. Preliminary investigations revealed that a misunderstanding broke out between the deceased and some individuals at the site, during which a suspect identified as Alfred Sadick alias "Strong Man," allegedly shot the victim in the chest. Police stated, "One Alfred Sadick alias 'Strong Man' shot him in the chest."

The Police Command says efforts are underway to arrest the suspect, Alfred Sadick, also known as "Strong Man," who remains on the run. The statement added, "Efforts are underway to get the suspect Alfred Sadick also known as 'Strong Man' arrested." The body of the deceased has since been deposited at the Axim Government Hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy. Police are appealing to the public to provide credible information that could lead to the arrest of the