A military officer with the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), Private Collins Sarfo Agyapong, who died during the NAIMOS team’s vehicle accident in obusai has been laid to rest.
A video shared on X on Saturday, December 20, 2025, showed scenes from the funeral.
The late Private Collins Sarfo Agyapong’s mother and other family members were captured, unable to hold back their tears during the solemn burial service.
The post shared by the State News stated, “Yesterday, the mother and family of the late Private Collins Sarfo Agyapong laid him to rest after he tragically died in an accident during the Naimos operation against galamsey in Obuasi.”
It will be recalled that the NAIMOS team on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 were involved in a tragic accident.
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”.
Watch the video below:
Yesterday, the mother and family of the late Private Collins Sarfo Agyapong laid him to rest after he tragically died in an accident during the Naimos operation against galamsey in Obuasi. pic.twitter.com/QoHbp3Ol7T
— THE STATE NEWS (@THESTATENEWSS) December 20, 2025