Four Allerge Feared Dead As Tension Erupts In Manso Keniago Over NAIMOS Excavator Seizure

Tension has gripped Manso Keniago in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region following an operation by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) to seize an excavator.

It’s allerged Four persons are reported to have died amid allegations of shooting during the operation, sparking fear and unrest in the community.

Details surrounding the circumstances that led to the alleged shooting remain unclear, as accounts from residents and security sources are yet to be fully reconciled.

Residents are reported to have been thrown into panic as news of the deaths spread, with calls growing for calm and for the authorities to provide a full account of what happened.

NAIMOS, which is mandated to lead the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has in recent months intensified operations in mining communities across the country, including the seizure and immobilisation of excavators and other mining equipment.

The reported deaths in Manso Keniago have, however, heightened tension in the area, with community members demanding an independent investigation into the incident.

Security agencies are expected to restore calm, while authorities are being urged to clarify the circumstances surrounding the seizure and the alleged shootishoutingrther details will be provided as more information becomes available.