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Tarkwa Bremang Assembly Member arrested for ‘galamsey’ and road diversion

The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested the Assembly Member for the Tarkwa Bremang Electoral Area, Isaac Duku, popularly known as Agoogi, for allegedly engaging in illegal mining (galamsey) and unlawfully diverting a public road for personal use.

According to a statement released by the police, Mr. Duku was arrested on July 19, 2025, at Dortaso near Tarkwa.

The arrest followed a complaint lodged by concerned residents at the Bawdie Police Station on July 14.

The residents reported that Mr. Duku had illegally diverted the main access road serving the local community onto his private land without the necessary authorisation.

Investigations established that the diverted road was being used for illegal mining activities, allegedly spearheaded by the suspect.

Mr. Duku is currently in police custody assisting with investigations.

Source: Adomonline.com

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