‎22 Suspects Arrested for Illegal Mining at Dominase Nkwanta and Adjakaa Manso

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‎On April 8, 2025, the Western Central Regional Police Command apprehended twenty-two individuals for engaging in illegal mining activities in Dominase Nkwanta, Adjakaa Manso, and nearby areas within Ghana’s Western Region.
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‎The arrested suspects include: Albert Adu Bonsra, Stephen Kwakye, Richard Atigah, Yaw Menanyi, Al-Mustapha Alidu, Jutu Francis, Hakitu Zibo, Nana Yaw Boakye, Kwesi Evans, Isaac Cobby, Bashiru Ali, Atta Francis, Ayew Sali, Fataw Gariba, Kwame Emmanuel, Kwesi Francis, Abapor Frank, Wasah Moses, Bukari Haruna, Abdulai Lukman, Yeboah Rashid, and Alkainu Hassan.
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‎During the operation, the police seized eleven pumping machines, seven shovels, one pickaxe, and two chamfan machines from the illegal mining sites.
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‎All suspects are currently in police custody and are being processed for prosecution in accordance with the law.