Police in the Savannah Region have apprehended 22 foreign nationals suspected of engaging in illegal mining activities in the West Gonja Municipality.
The suspects, reportedly Togolese, were arrested by officers from the Savannah Regional Police Intelligence Department during an operation on January 23, 2026.
According to a statement by the Police, the arrests followed the interception of a Kia truck with registration number BA 223-12, traveling towards Tuntumba, an area known for illegal mining. The vehicle was driven by Abdul Majeed Yakubu.
Upon questioning, the occupants reportedly admitted they were Togolese and were heading to the area to participate in small-scale mining, commonly referred to as galamsey.
The police subsequently took all 22 persons into custody for further action.
Authorities say the suspects will be handed over to the Ghana Immigration Service to go through the required immigration and legal procedures.
Meanwhile, investigations into the case are continuing as security agencies step up efforts to clamp down on illegal mining and related activities in the Savannah Region.
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