Three individuals are said to be battling for their lives following a brutal crash between a group of men and some illegal miners (galamseyers) at Aboboye.
Reports suggest the incident occurred at Aboboye, a galamsey community in the Twifo Atti-Morkwa District of the Central Region.
According to the information gathered, the men, numbering six, stormed Tarkwa on Saturday, November 15, claiming to be acting on the orders of the Twifo Praso District NADMO Director to extort money from illegal miners.
The six men demanded 20,000 cedis from the illegal miners, but the galamseyers, citing poor business, offered to pay only 2000 cedis, which led to the disagreement.
The confrontation escalated after the men started setting pumping machines and other mining equipment on the site ablaze.
Three of the six men were severely injured and rushed to the nearby hospital for treatment, and were later arrested by police while the other three bolted.
Isaac Yawson, the Twifo Atimorkwa DCE, in his reaction, accused the NADMO Director and his associates of unauthorised and galamsey operations across the district.
He further confirmed that the six men linked to the District NADMO Director tried to extort money from the illegal miners, leading to the violent clash.
In related news, The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) team was involved in a tragic accident on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
According to reports, one military officer has been confirmed dead, with two policemen and an immigration officer in critical condition following the tragic accident.
The tragic accident occurred in the late hours of Wednesday when the team was heading to Obuasi after an operation at a concession in Anyankyerim.
Eyewitnesses revealed that NAIMOS vehicles somersaulted between the Anyankyerim community and the Airport Road.
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, confirming the news, took to his social media post on X and stated, “I have received a briefing on the tragic accident involving members of the NAIMOS Task Force in the Obuasi Municipality. The incident has resulted in the unfortunate loss of one life, while three others have sustained severe injuries.
I extend my deepest condolences to the family of the deceased during this difficult moment. Their loss is a loss to the region, and we stand with them in prayer and solidarity”.
His post added, “I also wish the injured officers a swift and complete recovery. The Regional Security Council and the Obuasi Municipal authorities are coordinating with the appropriate agencies to ensure that the injured receive the best possible medical attention.
The matter is being investigated to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and to guide the necessary interventions. The safety and well-being of all personnel engaged in national assignments remain a priority, and every effort will be made to prevent similar occurrences.
The Ashanti Region stands united in support of the affected officers, their families, and the entire NAIMOS team”.