Three people have reportedly been shot dead during a confrontation between a joint military and police team and a group of suspected illegal miners at Manso Keniago in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region.
The security personnel are believed to be attached to the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and were reportedly undertaking an anti-galamsey operation in the area when the incident occurred.
Preliminary information suggests that some youth engaged in mining activities blocked an access road in an attempt to prevent the security team from proceeding.
The confrontation reportedly turned violent, leaving three people dead. Two security personnel are also said to have sustained injuries.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, with further details, including the identities of the deceased and the exact sequence of events, yet to be established.
By Peter Quao Adattor/paqmediagh
