A/R: Four Nabbed After Attacking Special Police Anti-Galamsey Task Force

The police have in their grips four suspects who allegedly attempted to obstruct the operations of the Special Police Anti-Galamsey Task Force at Bonteso in the Ashanti Region.

The suspects, including an assemblyman, reportedly confronted the task force violently on August 13, 2025.

This was when the task force stumbled on an excavator in a mining pit during their operations in the area.

“As the team began loading the machine for seizure, a group of illegal miners, led by the local assemblyman, mobilised and attacked the officers with stones and other objects, with two individuals also seen firing pump action guns,” the police said in a statement.

The allegedly blocked all exit routes in an attempt to prevent the Police from moving the excavator.

“The team, however, stood their ground, responded with the appropriate force, and dispersed the hostile crowd.”

This left two people with gunshot injuries who are receiving medical attention at a medical facility.

Meanwhile, the task force successfully transported one seized excavator to the Manso Adubia Police Station.

The suspects identified as Akwesi Amponsah, Osei Vasco, Patrick Asare (Assemblyman), and Owusu Alexander are currently in police custody, assisting investigations for arraignment in court.

It noted, “We would like to assure the public that the Police will continue to intensify efforts against illegal mining activities in the country.”

Source: https://opemsuo.com/author/hajara-fuseini/