GENERAL NEWS
Girl, 14, dies in ‘galamsey’ pit at Besiase
A 14-year-old has died after an uncovered ‘galamsey’ pit caved in at Besiase in the Kwawu West municipality of the Eastern Region.
Mariama, a form one pupil, died on the spot and was retrieved shortly later.
Her demise comes two weeks after a 25-year-old man was also killed in a galamsey pit in the same area.
This had led the Odumase, Wisiwisi and Besiase youth to stage a protest to render their displeasure to the authorities and Nananom of the area about illegal mining activities.
According to the angry youth, the illegal miners are fond of leaving the pits uncovered, polluting the entire community in the course of their illegal activities.
They, therefore, appealed to the authorities and Nananom to force miners to cover the pits after their work is done.
Meanwhile, plans are underway by the traditional council to purify the land.
-
GENERAL NEWS1 week ago
Why 15 police officers stormed Owusu Bempah’s church – Kumchacha narrates
-
GENERAL NEWS1 week ago
How Offinso residents storm destooled queen mother’s house, demand for new chief
-
South Africa News6 days ago
Woman thrown out of a speeding taxi while on her way to work
-
News Africa3 weeks ago
‘Satanically dubious’ – SCOAN releases statement on BBC’s report about TB Joshua, church
-
Entertainment Africa2 weeks ago
This is why Kelly Khumalo’s Stunning Outfit is trending
-
POLITICS4 weeks ago
Watch how Frema Opare reacted when she saw Asamoah Gyan at launch of Bawumia’s manifesto committee
-
POLITICS3 weeks ago
The spiritual directions that made Kufuor become president
-
GENERAL NEWS1 month ago
Men are afraid to date me – ‘Bearded’ woman cries out