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One injured in clash between Manso Mpatasie residents and National Security in illegal mining crackdown

One person is injured in a clash between national security operatives and residents of Manso Mpatasie in the Amansie South District of Ashanti Region.

He has been admitted to St. Martin Catholic Hospital, Agroyesum.

The incident occurred when the security officers allegedly made attempts to track down parked excavators believed to have been used for illegal mining, sparking a confrontation with aggrieved local residents and miners.

The angry residents believe the excavators are being targeted unfairly, as they were parked at homes.

Convener of the aggrieved residents, Kwaku Bobie, claimed that the security officers’ actions were unlawful since the excavators were not found at mining sites.

Assembly Member for the community, George Acheampong, expressed concerns about the recent activities of security agencies against small-scale miners.

He stated that attacking individuals at their homes could undermine government efforts to combat illegal mining.

Some youth in the community appealed to the government to consider the plight of the youth and put in place proper measures to provide job opportunities in the mining sector.

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.

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