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15 persons arrested for illegal mining activities at Manso Adubia
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested fifteen (15) persons, in a special intelligence-led operation at Watreso and Preacher Krom, at Manso Adubia.
During the operation, fifteen suspects actively engaging in illegal mining activities were arrested.
The suspects are, Tahiru Ibrahim (24), Shaibu Idrissu, (23), Boateng Emmanuel (27), Jamon Kwaku Samuel (21), Yaro Patrick (29), Kofi Boakye (21), Gubong Mathew (45), Fatawu Zackari Seidu (26), Abdul Malik Seidu (22), Dauda Tahiru (23), Sampson Grace (21), Boolangkpuo Freda (24), Arima Hagar (26), Kwarteng Vasco (30), Kwame Adutwum (24).
Two (2) excavator control boards, two (2) automatic pump-action guns, two (2) Musler 12 firearms, fifty-nine (59) BB cartridges, three (3) AA cartridges, one (1) water pumping machine two (2) power generators, one (1) vulcanizing machine, and one (1) Apsonic motorbike were seized from the site.
All suspects are currently in custody assisting the investigation, while the retrieved exhibits have been retained.
The Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea football team that resulted in the death of one of the players.
According to a Police update, the arrests were made after intelligence-led operations by security personnel.
One of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with the police.
He has since been taken to a hospital where he is receiving medical treatment, while the other suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang linked to the attack.
They assured the public that more details will be provided as investigations progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the investiture ceremony of Denis Sassou N’Guesso.
The ceremony follows the re-election of President Sassou N’Guesso for another five year term as leader of the Republic of the Congo.
President Mahama travelled to Brazzaville shortly after launching his Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa.
He is expected to return to Accra after the ceremony scheduled for Thursday morning.
By: Jacob Aggrey
