The Western Central Police Command on Tuesday, 8th April 2025, arrested 22 people for illegal mining activities at Dominase Nkwanta, Adjakaa Manso and other areas in the Western Region.
The suspects are; Albert Adu Bonsra, Stephen Kwakye, Richard Atigah , Yaw Menanyi, Al-Mustapha Alidu, Jutu Francis, Hakitu Zibo, Nana Yaw Boakye, Kwesi Evans, Isaac Cobby, Bashiru Ali, Atta Francis and Ayew Sali.
The rest are; Fataw Gariba, Kwame Emmanuel, Kwesi Francis, Abapor Frank, Wasah Moses, Bukari Haruna, Abdulai Lukman, Yeboah Rashid, and Alkainu Hassan.
Additionally, the police retrieved 11 pumping machines, seven 7 shovels, a pick axe, and two changfan machines from the various sites.
A statement from the Police has confirmed that all the suspects are in custody and being processed to face full rigors of the law.