The Western Central Police Command has arrested 22 individuals in connection with illegal mining activities, commonly known as ‘galamsey,’ in several areas of the Western Region, including Dominase Nkwanta and Adjakaa Manso.
Authorities said the arrests were made on April 8, 2025, during an intelligence-led operation aimed at curbing illegal mining in the region.
Addressing journalists, Deputy Western Central Regional Commander ACP Bismark Agyapong said, “The police team retrieved eleven (11) pumping machines, seven (7) shovels, a pickaxe, and two (2) changfang machines from the various sites.
“All the suspects are in police custody and are being processed to face the full rigours of the law.”
He added that the suspects have been arraigned before the Asankrangwa District Court and remanded to assist with ongoing investigations.
The arrested individuals 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 are 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.
