Just as they did in their first two visits to the site, the task force set ablaze structures that acted as offices for the mining company at Akyem Pameng in the Eastern Region. The military operatives are also alleged to have brutalized security personnel who were on duty at the site. Nana Asante Yeboah, the Secretary to Kate Gyamfua said soldiers numbering about nine invaded the place and immediately attacked the security guys on duty. The latest attack comes after the management of Xtra Gold Mining Company revealed their intentions of seeking redress at the court. The company rejected allegations of engaging in illegal mining and affirmed its position as a large-scale mining firm.

Source: GhanaWeb May 24, 2021 06:22 UTC