Security forces have launched a major joint operation in Hwidiem and Kenyasi in the Ahafo Region following an attack on the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) taskforce.
The operation, which began on Wednesday morning, involves heavily armed military and police personnel deployed to apprehend suspects believed to have taken part in the assault on the taskforce near Bronikrom.
Adom News’ Sammy Asare reported on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem that several young men have already been arrested and are undergoing interrogation by security officers.
The heavy security presence has led to a self-imposed curfew in the communities, with residents locking themselves indoors for fear of potential confrontations.
The incident, which occurred on Saturday, November 1, 2025, reportedly involved a clash between a group of youths and the NAIMOS taskforce during a raid on illegal mining sites.
The taskforce, led by Director Colonel Dominic Boah, was allegedly attacked by a mob after apprehending suspected illegal miners near Bronikrom.
Preliminary police findings indicate that several suspects were arrested and items seized, including a Smith & Wesson pistol, ammunition, two pistol magazines, an unregistered Range Rover, an unregistered Toyota RAV4, and multiple mobile phones.
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