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Three children drown in galamsey pits, two rescued

The first incident occurred at Boadua, a suburb of Akwatia, where a 14-year-old boy drowned in a mining pit close to his home during the commemoration of Ghana’s Independence Day celebration on 6th March.

The pit, left uncovered by illegal miners, became a death trap for the young victim, whose lifeless body was later retrieved.

Just a day later, a similar tragedy occurred at Akyem Abompe in the Fanteakwa South District, where two siblings drowned in another abandoned mining pit.

According to reports, the deceased were among four children who had gone swimming in a local river diverted by illegal miners.

Unknown to them, the river led to a deep, abandoned mining pit, where they became trapped.

While two of the children were rescued, the other two did not survive.

The Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, visited the bereaved family at Boadua to express her condolences.

She reiterated the dangers of illegal mining, stating that it poses not just a security threat but a matter of life and death. She also reaffirmed the commitment of the John Mahama-led government to fighting the menace.

The increasing cases of children drowning in galamsey pits have sparked public outcry, with calls for the government and local authorities to take immediate action to curb illegal mining and reclaim abandoned mining sites.

Residents believe if immediate steps are not taken to reclaim the lands, many more children may drown as the raining season begins.

 

Source: starrfm.com.gh

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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