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• Illegal mining is still rife in some areas
The act has gained notoriety over the years due to its devastating nature and the environmental problems that it has brought in its trail.
Though efforts are being made to discontinue its operation in the country, illegal gold mining, popularly known as “galamsey” is deemed to be the preserve of males due to the ruggedness of the work.
But, it is interesting to note these days that females are gradually getting involved in the job that needs strength and endurance to cope with difficult conditions that the operations go through.
Unfortunately, luck,however, eluded two females who entered into an abandoned pit to prospect for gold at Bonsukwadaa, a farming community in Atwima Mfensi, in the Ashanti Region, as they were trapped and died.
The incident took place on March 24, 2023, and the victims have been identified as Safia Moro, aged 40 and Vivian Kyei,33.
A police source told The Spectator that, the two women were busily mining for gold in the pit around 3:00PM, when it suddenly caved in on them.
According to the police source, the bodies were found in the pit which was filled to the brim with dirty water.
“The the bodies were soiled with mud and blood was also found on the face of Vivian Kyei”, the source indicated;
The source also observed that mining activities had taken place within a vast portion of the area where the bodies were found.
The bodies have since been deposited at Mount Sinai Mortuary, Tabre, for preservation and autopsy.
According to the police, “Coroner’s forms had been prepared for the information of the District Coroner”.
Meanwhile, investigations were underway, the police source said.
Mr. Isaac Owusu, the Committee Chairman of Atwima Mfensi, said upon learning of the unfortunate incident, he informed the police.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly posing as a soldier and extorting money from unsuspecting members of the public at Ashaiman.
The suspect, identified as Bright Atsu Kudiabor, was arrested by the Ashaiman Police on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m.
According to the Police, he was arrested at an area known as “I Shall Return”, where he was allegedly parading himself as a soldier and demanding money from people.
The Police said Kudiabor, who is an ex-convict, was initially arrested by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service in Ashaiman with assistance from other members of the public.
A search conducted on him after he was handed over to the Police reportedly led to the recovery of a set of military camouflage uniform.
The suspect is currently in Police custody and assisting with investigations.
The Tema Regional Police Command said he would be processed for court after investigations are completed.
The Police urged the public to remain vigilant and report anyone who falsely presents themselves as a soldier or a member of another security agency to deceive or extort money from the public.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, says the Volta Region holds enormous agricultural potential and efforts must be geared towards connecting farmers to the needed resources to unlock that potential.
He said focus must be on linking farmers to resources, technology, financing and markets to increase production, create jobs and build sustainable livelihoods.
Hon. Gunu made the remarks at the national launch of the Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI) held at Anloga in the Volta Region on Tuesday, September 15.
The initiative, under the theme “Produce at Home. Feed the Nation. Export the Surplus,” seeks to boost local tomato production, processing and marketing while reducing Ghana’s heavy reliance on imported tomatoes.
The launch was attended by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, his Deputy, John Setor Dumelo, Feed Ghana Coordinator, Bright Demordzi, Members of Parliament, traditional leaders, MMDCEs, farmers and other stakeholders.
Mr.Gunu expressed appreciation to the Minister for Food and Agriculture for the support announced for the region, including two excavators, 200 cartons of organic fertiliser, and GH¢200,000 for Ms. Kuatudzo Esther Dela, a tomato farmer and processor from Ziope.
He described the initiative as an important step towards making agriculture a stronger driver of food security, job creation and economic growth in the Volta Region.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
