The Nkawie Circuit Court within the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Area has granted bail to 3 people accused of partaking in illegal mining actions at Atwima-Tetrem.
The accused, Fatawu Seidu, 35, a mechanic; Solomon Osei, 40, a barber; and Simon Awindawu, 19, unemployed—have been every granted bail of GH¢100,000 with two sureties.
The defendants pleaded not responsible to the costs and are scheduled to reappear earlier than the court docket, presided over by Choose Robert Addo, on Could 5 of this 12 months as per the Ghana Information Company.
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In keeping with Police Detective Chief Inspector Ntim Boadu, the prosecutor within the case, the complainants have been cops.
He acknowledged that on April 8, at roughly 9:20 a.m., legislation enforcement obtained a tip-off indicating that the accused have been conducting unauthorised gold prospecting throughout the concession of Asanko Gold Mining Firm at Tetrem-Aboabo.
Upon arrival, cops discovered the suspects in an illegally excavated mining pit.
Upon noticing the police, the accused allegedly hid a gold detector within the pit and tried to flee. Nonetheless, they have been apprehended.
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Throughout interrogation, Fatawu and Awindawu reportedly admitted to the offence, whereas Osei denied involvement, claiming he had solely accompanied his buddies to look at their actions.
Following additional investigations, the suspects have been formally charged and arraigned earlier than the court docket.
The battle in opposition to unlawful mining
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Galamsey (unlawful small-scale mining) poses extreme threats to Ghana’s surroundings, water our bodies, and public well being.
The federal government, along with safety businesses, has intensified efforts to fight this menace by means of stricter enforcement, arrests, and prosecution of offenders.
Latest operations, such because the arrest of twenty-two suspects within the Western Area, reveal the dedication to ending unlawful mining.
Authorities proceed to grab mining tools, destroy unlawful websites, and sensitise communities on the hazards of galamsey.
Nonetheless, sustained collaboration between legislation enforcement, native leaders, and residents is essential for long-term success.
The battle in opposition to galamsey stays a nationwide precedence to guard Ghana’s pure assets for future generations.
