Manso Mpatasie in turmoil : Residents clash with national security Over Illegal Mining Crackdown
A clash between residents and national security personnel at Manso Mpatasie in the Amansie South district, Ashanti Region, has left one person injured and admitted to St. Martin Catholic Hospital, Agroyesum.
The incident occurred when security officers attempted to track down packed excavators believed to have been used for illegal mining, sparking a confrontation with aggrieved residents and miners.
The clash happened on Tuesday morning when national security personnel embarked on operations to stop illegal mining in the area.
The convener of the aggrieved residents, Mr kwaku Bobie claimed that the security officers’ actions were unlawful since the excavators were not found at mining sites and sparked the community’s anger.
The residents believe the excavators are being targeted unfairly since it were packed at home.
The assembly member for the community, Hon George Acheampong expressed concerns about the recent activities of security agencies against small-scale miners, stating that attacking individuals at their homes could undermine government efforts to combat illegal mining.
Some youth in the community used the occasion to appeals to President Mahama and Ndc government to consider the pride of the youth and put proper measures in place to enable them get job opportunities in mining sector.
Source: Kessben Newsroom
