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Miners clash with Okyeman Taskforce in Eastern Region

Several miners from Akyem Potrase have been hospitalized at the Kyebi Government Hospital following a violent clash with the Okyeman task force on Monday, May 20, 2024.

The incident has heightened tensions in the already strained mining community.

The confrontation occurred on Monday afternoon when the Okyeman task force encountered resistance from local miners during an enforcement operation.

The situation escalated quickly as miners barricaded entry to the community with logs, leading to a violent altercation.

Chief of Potrase, Nana Ansah Sasraku, reported that individuals injured in the clash are being treated for severe gunshot wounds.

He expressed frustration over the persistent illegal mining activities in the area, despite ongoing efforts to stop them.

The clash has also led to the arrest of four individuals, who are currently being held at the Kyebi Police Division pending further investigation, as confirmed by Baffour Asiedu Bekoe, the leader of the Okyeman task force.

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges posed by illegal mining practices in the Eastern Region, which continue to cause significant damage to farmlands and water bodies.

In response to the conflict, Seth Kwame Acheampong, the Regional Security Council Coordinator, has committed to finding a sustainable resolution to the recurring disputes between miners and the task force.

 

Source: angelonline.com.gh

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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