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Ahafo: Police restore calm at Ntotroso after attempted breach of security at Newmont mining site

Isaac Dzidzoamenu By Isaac Dzidzoamenu Published January 9, 2025
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The Ghana Police Service has restored calm at Ntotroso in the Ahafo Region following an attempted breach of security at the Newmont mining site by some persons to allegedly steal gold last night, Wednesday, 8th January 2025.

In a statement, the Police narrated that during the operation to contain the situation, they confronted the suspects, leading to the death of three persons and injuries to four others.

“The Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, worked on the phone with the Regional Police team to engage community leaders and the youth throughout the night till this morning to stabilize the situation and there has been no reprisal attacks or escalation of the situation in the community”, the police narrated.

Below is the full statement

POLICE RESTORE CALM AT NTOTROSO IN AHAFO REGION AFTER SOME PERSONS ATTEMPTED TO BREACH SECURITY AT THE NEWMONT MINING SITE

  1. The Ghana Police Service has restored calm at Ntotroso in the Ahafo Region following an attempted breach of security at the Newmont mining site by some persons to allegedly steal gold last night, Wednesday, 8th January 2025.
  2. During the operation to contain the situation, the Police confronted the suspects, leading to the death of three persons and injuries to four others.
  3. The Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, worked on the phone with the Regional Police team to engage community leaders and the youth throughout the night till this morning to stabilize the situation and there has been no reprisal attacks or escalation of the situation in the community.
  4. A special investigation team from Accra has been sent to the area to investigate the incident whilst a reinforcement team has also been sent to the community to help ensure that there is peace, security, law and order.
  5. The Police have received information that the three deceased victims are Muslims, and the due process of the law is being followed for the bodies to be released to their families for burial later today.
  6. We urge the public to remain calm as the Police continue to work to ensure law and order prevail.

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