GENERAL NEWS

One dead, multiple injured as local miners clash with military in Talensi District

A clash between local miners and the military in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region has resulted in tragic consequences, with one death and several others sustaining injuries.

The incident occurred on Friday, March 15, 2024, when Earl International, previously known as Shanxi Mining Company, requested military assistance to halt illegal mining activities within their concession.

Tensions escalated rapidly as local miners, joined by some women, protested and resisted the intervention, leading to a confrontation with the military personnel.

In response to the resistance, the military opened fire, causing multiple casualties among the protesting miners.

The situation quickly deteriorated, plunging the mining community into chaos and panic.

Despite efforts to provide urgent medical treatment, one individual succumbed to their injuries after being rushed to the Regional Hospital.

 

Source: classfmonline.com

Ogyem Solomon

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. 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.

Related Articles

Back to top button