General News of Thursday, 13 May 2021Source: universnewsroom.comThe Minister of Defense, Dominic Nitiwul, has condemned a local chief in Kyekyewere in the Central Region for allegedly instigating attacks on military personnel deployed to fight illegal mining. Dominic Nitiwul is worried that some chiefs and locals in communities where illegal mining is high are resisting efforts by the deployed personnel. He says that the development is worrying as these persons are oblivious of the health impact of illegal mining as their sources of water are being polluted. According to Dominic Nitiwul, the chief was angered by the burning of his excavators that were being used for illegal mining. He warns that the country will suffer in the coming years if illegal mining activities continue to persist.

Source: GhanaWeb May 13, 2021 09:22 UTC