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Nine reported dead, 4 in critical condition after galamsey pit collapses at Atta ne Atta

Gertrude Okyere — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:40:19 +0000

Nine young men have died following a galamsey pit collapse at Atta ne Atta in the Asutifi South District of the Ahafo Region.

Four others are reported to be in critical condition and are receiving treatment at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Hwidiem.

The tragic incident occurred late Saturday night into the early hours of Sunday at a site believed to be newly excavated.

Adom News’ Sammy Asare, reporting on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, said the victims had moved to the area after hearing that significant gold deposits had been discovered.

The exact cause of the collapse remains unclear.

However, experienced small-scale miners in the area suggested that the victims may have failed to reinforce the pit walls with wooden pegs—a common safety measure used to prevent cave-ins during excavation.

Their absence could have left the sides unstable.

Following initial fears that more miners were trapped beneath the debris, the Assemblyman and local authorities mobilised residents to dig through the collapsed earth.

After hours of searching, no additional victims were found. The site has since been covered to prevent further danger.

The bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the St. Elizabeth Hospital Mortuary.

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Man dies in galamsey pit collapse at Chirano

Faridatu Seidu — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:33:45 +0000

A 34-year-old man, Obed Asamoah, has reportedly died following the collapse of a galamsey pit at Chirano in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region.

According to reports, he had gone to the site to work alongside fellow miners when the incident occurred.

In an interview, his brother, Nana Akwasi Danso, confirmed the tragic event. He recounted that he had spoken with his brother earlier that morning, only to receive a distressing call a few hours later informing him that the pit had caved in.

The victim was rushed to Bibiani Government Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

The deceased’s remains have been deposited at the Bibiani Government Hospital morgue, while the police have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the incident.

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Man, 25, drowns in abandoned galamsey pit at Bogyawe

Abigail Bonney — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:50:18 +0000

A 25-year-old man has drowned in an abandoned illegal mining (galamsey) pit at Bogyawe in the Bekwai Municipal area of the Ashanti Region.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, January 7, when the victim reportedly entered the pit but failed to resurface.

As of four to five hours after the incident, residents said the body had still not been retrieved from the water-filled pit, as rescue efforts continued.

Community members say the pit was abandoned by illegal miners and left uncovered, turning it into a death trap, especially during the rainy season when such pits easily fill with water.

Residents told Adom News that this is not an isolated case, alleging that at least two similar drowning incidents have previously occurred in the area under comparable circumstances.

They are calling on authorities, particularly the Minerals Commission, Environmental Protection Agency and local government officials, to take urgent action to reclaim abandoned galamsey sites and compel miners to properly reclaim degraded lands to prevent further loss of life.

Police have been informed of the incident, and investigations are expected to commence once the body is retrieved.

Two drown in galamsey pit at Subri Nkwanta

Abigail Bonney — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:04:14 +0000

Two young men have drowned in a galamsey pit at Subri Nkwanta in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region.

The deceased have been identified as Donkor Junior, 20, and Enock Agyapong, 19.

According to Kofi Ahenwah, father of one of the victims, he received a distress call informing him that the two had drowned in an abandoned illegal mining pit in the area.

The victims were engaged in illegal mining activities when the unfortunate incident occurred.

He said the two were rushed to the Anhwiaso Community Hospital for emergency treatment but were pronounced dead on arrival by medical officials.

The bodies have since been deposited at the Anhwiaso Community Morgue, while the Ghana Police Service has been notified and has commenced investigations into the incident.

Illegal mining pits remain a major safety concern in several mining communities across the country, with residents frequently calling for stricter enforcement and land reclamation to prevent such tragic incidents.

Two arrested over dead body found in abandoned gold pit at Amansie West

Abigail Bonney — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 18:02:14 +0000

Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested two suspects following the discovery of the body of a 28-year-old man, identified as Yaw Asamoah, in an abandoned gold pit at Abrense in the Amansie West District.

According to eyewitnesses, Asamoah was last seen at a wake-keeping event in the community, where he reportedly engaged in a heated confrontation with a group of commercial sex workers over a missing amount of GHC 1,000.

His disappearance soon after the altercation raised concerns among residents, leading to a search that ended tragically when his lifeless body was found in the disused mining pit.

Police have since taken two individuals into custody to assist with investigations, though their identities have not yet been disclosed.

The body has been deposited at a hospital morgue for autopsy as part of the ongoing inquiry.

Family members of the deceased have expressed shock and grief over the incident and are calling on the police to conduct a thorough investigation to ensure justice is served.

13-year-old girl dies after falling into galamsey pit in Juaboso

Abigail Bonney — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:15:25 +0000

A 13-year-old girl, Tesnim Iddrisu, has died after drowning in an abandoned galamsey pit at Juaboso in the Western North Region.

The tragedy occurred when the teenager went to fetch firewood and accidentally slipped into the water-filled pit. She could not be rescued in time.

The incident has once again highlighted the dangers posed by abandoned illegal mining sites that remain uncovered across farming communities. Many of these pits, filled with rainwater, have become death traps for children, farmers, and residents.

Locals reported that several lives have already been lost in similar incidents in the Juaboso District, warning that without urgent intervention, more deaths could follow.

“We are tired of burying our children and loved ones. The government and the District Assembly must act now to reclaim these lands and stop illegal mining once and for all,” one resident lamented.

Community members are appealing to the government, the District Assembly, and security agencies to intensify efforts to curb galamsey activities and ensure proper reclamation of mined lands to prevent further loss of lives.

The latest incident has deepened fears that the menace of illegal mining, if left unchecked, will continue to devastate lives and communities in the area.

19-year-old dies in a galamsey pit, family suspects foul play

Abigail Bonney — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:14:31 +0000

A 19-year-old man, Herod Cobbina, has tragically drowned in a galamsey pit at Sehwi Chiene, a farming community in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region.

According to reports, Herod had accompanied some colleagues to an illegal mining site in the area when the incident occurred.

While details remain unclear, his lifeless body was later retrieved from the pit.

Speaking to Adom News, the father of the deceased, Nana Kwabena Nipa III, said he was on his farm when he received a distressing call informing him of the tragedy. He immediately rushed to the scene, only to be confronted with the devastating sight of his son’s body.

The heartbroken father expressed suspicions of foul play, citing inconsistencies in the accounts of how his son died.

He has appealed to the Bibiani Police to launch a full-scale investigation to uncover the truth and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice.

The heartbreaking incident has reignited concerns over the dangers posed by abandoned and unregulated galamsey pits across the country, especially to the youth who are often lured into illegal mining due to economic hardship.

Man, 22, drowns in abandoned galamsey pit at Juaboso

Abigail Bonney — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:21:56 +0000

A 22-year-old man, Jebril Hamidu, has been found dead after reportedly drowning in an abandoned galamsey pit at Juaboso in the Western North Region.

According to police reports, Jebril’s relatives reported him missing on May 31, 2025, after he left home around 2:00 am to search for gold but failed to return.

In response, the police launched a search operation that lasted several hours. The team later discovered his body in an abandoned mining pit covered with grass.

The body, which was in a decomposing state, was found alongside a gold detector machine believed to belong to the deceased. A waist bag retrieved from the scene contained a mobile phone and GH¢250 in cash.

Police indicated there were no signs of external injuries, and all body parts were intact.

The remains have since been transported to the Juaboso Government Hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy.

Residents noted that heavy rainfall the night before had caused flooding in the area. It is suspected that Jebril may have accidentally fallen into the water-filled pit and drowned.

Police say investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of death.

JHS pupil dies in galamsey pit after being chased by security at Pramkuma

Gertrude Okyere — Wed, 21 May 2025 16:01:11 +0000

A 16-year-old Junior High School (JHS) pupil, Yakubu David, has died after falling into a galamsey pit at Pramkuma near Akyem Takyiman in the Kwaebibirem Municipality of the Eastern Region.

Yakubu’s tragic death occurred while he was being chased by security personnel armed with guns and cutlasses.

According to reports, Yakubu and his friends went to the galamsey site hoping to earn money.

Speaking to Adom News, one of Yakubu’s friends, James Abanga, said the security men accused Yakubu of stealing gold and chased him to retrieve it.

During the pursuit, Yakubu was allegedly beaten and pushed into the pit, causing his immediate death.

Yakubu Ayuba, the father of the deceased, acknowledged that pupils in the area often engage in galamsey activities to earn pocket money.

Following his son’s death, he is appealing for those responsible to be held accountable and brought to justice.

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Mpasatia galamsey pit undergoes reclamation efforts

Gertrude Okyere — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:50:01 +0000

Reclamation efforts have begun at the Mpasatia Yaw Nkwanta illegal mining site in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region, following the deaths of four miners within four months.

The latest fatalities occurred on April 1, when two individuals, Kwame Charles and another miner known as Ben, lost their lives in a similar incident.

The alarming deaths prompted the Regional National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to instruct the district office to urgently cover the open pit. During a site visit on April 10, NADMO teams were seen working to reclaim the area and restore it for agricultural purposes.

Salifu Karim, the Assembly Member for Mpasatia Ahenbronum, emphasized the community’s decision to fill the pit to prevent further fatalities. “We have all agreed to fill the pit so that no one else will go there and lose their life,” he said.

Hajj Mohammed Nasir Ibrahim, the acting Regional Director of NADMO, confirmed that part of the site had been covered, but stressed the need for further work to fully restore the land.

He also mentioned that NADMO is collaborating with local police to enforce patrols in the area to prevent illegal mining activities.

The continued loss of life due to illegal mining, or ‘galamsey’, has sparked public concern over the effectiveness of current measures to address the issue.

A 2021 analysis of mining-related accidents in Ghana revealed that small-scale mining fatalities are disproportionately high, with 622 deaths reported in 36 accidents.

Many are now calling for more decisive and efficient actions to combat the dangerous practice and protect lives.

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Two dead, many trapped after galamsey pit collapses at Mpasatia

Gertrude Okyere — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:02:55 +0000

Two people have died following the collapse of an illegal mining pit at Mpasatia Yaw Nkwantah in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region on Tuesday morning.

Others are believed to be trapped in the pit as rescue efforts to retrieve the illegal miners continue.

The identities of the dead and persons trapped in the illegal mining pit remain unknown.

It took the efforts of persons within the community to retrieve the bodies of the deceased, together with police and other security agencies, efforts are being made to rescue the others.

According to some members of the community, the concession is owned by an individual who has given them the authorization to mine without proper supervision.

Narrating the incident to Joy News, Nana Nkansah said, “they had mined deep into the pits. The top had become weak and that is how the place caved in.”

Nana Nkansah emphasized that the miners in the area deploy simple tools in the digging of pits which go deep into the bellies of the earth.

Bodies of the deceased are deposited at the morgue awaiting identification of family members.

This is the second time such incident has happened in the same pit being mined illegally.

Though the Ashanti Regional Security Council has waged war against illegal mining, the phenomenon persists in many areas of the Ashanti Region.

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Two dead in mining pit collapse at Osino

Gertrude Okyere — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:16:51 +0000

Two illegal miners have died in a mining pit collapse in the Fanteakwa South District of the Eastern Region, specifically in Osino.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

Some of the illegal miners managed to escape unhurt.

A rescue operations team, including the police and officials from the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), was at the scene around 1:50 am on Thursday to retrieve three individuals from the pit.

Unfortunately, two of the miners were pronounced dead on arrival by Dr. Angela Gyasi at the Osiem Savior Government Hospital.

The two victims, who have yet to be identified, have been deposited at the hospital’s morgue.

The third individual, identified as Francis, survived the ordeal and is currently receiving treatment at the same hospital.

It is unclear if other illegal miners are still trapped in the pit.

The local police are investigating the incident.

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Two miners dead as galamsey pit collapses in Kwaebibrem

Abigail Bonney — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 23:51:18 +0000

Tragedy struck in Kukubi, a town in the Kwaebibrem Municipal District, as two miners lost their lives when a galamsey pit caved in during the early hours of the day.

Eyewitness accounts reveal that the two miners were trapped when the pit they were working in collapsed.

Despite frantic efforts by fellow miners, only the lifeless bodies were recovered.

The first victim was retrieved with the aid of an excavator, but tragically, his lower body was severed in the process.

The second miner’s body was recovered several hours later, following traditional libation rites performed at the site.

The police have since transported the bodies to the mortuary as investigations continue.

The incident highlights the persistent dangers associated with illegal mining activities, which continue to claim lives in the region.

Teenage boy found dead in abandoned ‘galamsey’ pit

Gertrude Okyere — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 17:09:48 +0000

A 15-year-old boy identified as Prince Owusu has drowned in an abandoned ‘galamsey’ pit at Adiembra in the Adansi Asokwa District of the Ashanti region.

The abandoned pit was discovered behind Pearland mortuary.

The unfortunate incident occurred on Thursday but the circumstances surrounding it remain sketchy.

The Assembly member for Adansi Asokwa Electoral Area, Frank Amoah confirmed the incident in an interview Adom News.

Mr Amoah said divers were deployed to retrieve the body which has been deposited at the mortuary, pending autopsy.

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Miner, 30, drowns in galamsey pit at Manso Adubia

Abigail Bonney — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 23:20:03 +0000

A 30-year-old illegal miner, identified as Kwadwo Owusu, tragically drowned in a small trench created by an excavator at Manso Adubia in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 during a break on-site.

Colleague miners suspect that Owusu may have been intoxicated at the time of the incident, which led to his unfortunate fall into the trench and subsequent drowning.

The circumstances surrounding his death have raised concerns about safety and alcohol consumption among the miners in the area.

Following the incident, the police in Manso Adubia Community arrived at the scene and transported the body to the mortuary for preservation.

An investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the accident and to ensure that such tragic occurrences are prevented in the future.

Sefwi Akuraa: Lifeless body of missing 3-year-old girl found floating in galamsey pit

Dorcas Abedu-Kennedy — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 08:52:47 +0000

The lifeless body of a three-year-old girl who went missing at Sefwi Akuraa, a farming community in the Amenfi West area of the Western Region has been found floating in an illegal mining pit [galamsey].

Her lifeless body was found Sunday afternoon [July 14] floating in the pit dug by illegal mining operators, three days after she went missing.

The community members have therefore raised concerns about the increase of illegal mining activities in the area.

She was reportedly playing outside with other children in the community, which is close to Samreboi in the Amenfi West Municipality on Friday afternoon and went missing.

After three days searching and combing the entire area, the lifeless body of the toddler was found floating on stagnant water in one of the many galamsey pits located in the town.

According to Maame Yaa, the mother of the toddler, she was in the room with her daughter last Friday and stepped out to buy watermelon.

When she returned and did not see her in the room, she rushed to where other children were playing and saw her there happily playing with the other children.

She left her there but when she went back to pick her up after sometime, she was not there.

After hours of a search, the elders were informed and a search party was constituted to comb the entire community.

The search continued for three days until the lifeless body was found on Sunday.

The Sefwi Akuraa farming community area has been inundated with a number of illegal mining pits, posing danger to lives and properties.

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Two JHS pupils drown in abandoned galamsey pit at Abasewa

Gertrude Okyere — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 07:56:14 +0000

Two Junior High School(JHS) final year pupils have died after falling in an abandoned galamsey pit at Dunkwa-Abasewa in the Upper Denkyira East District of the Central Region.

They have been identified as Dominic Abu, 15, and Enoch Ogo, 16, both pupils of the Abisco M/A Basic School at Abesewa.

The unfortunate incident reportedly occurred on Monday, April 8 while they were returning from school.

Reports suggest one fell into the pit and in an attempt to rescue him, the other got into the pit covered with water and also drowned.

The bodies were subsequently retrieved.

The galamsey site which has been left uncovered has gotten residents worried over repeated deaths recorded at the area.

A final-year student of the St. Andrews Senior School is said to have fallen in the pit about two years ago, in his attempt to use the shortcut route from Abesewa to Barrier which was then flooded on his way home from school.

Assemblyman for Compound Electoral Area, Ernest Arkon bemoaned the series of deaths recorded at the galamsey site.

In his regard, he has issued a four-month ultimatum to the Municipal Chief Executive(MCE) and Member of Parliament for Upper Denkyira East to see to the reclamation of the land or else he will lead a massive demonstration against them.

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Concession owner arrested after ‘galamsey’ pit kills 25-year-old man

Gertrude Okyere — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:25:49 +0000

A 25-year-old man, Godfred Bobi, has drowned in a ‘galamsey’ pit at Denkyira Brofoyedu in the Upper Denkyira West District of the Central region.

The unfortunate incident happened on Sunday when Godfred together with other young people went to mine in the pit.

The concession owner has been arrested by Dunkwa-on-Offin Divisional Police Command for investigation after the Kyidomhene, Francis Gyibi Dacosta said he suspects foul play.

In an interview with Adom News, he accused the concession owner of sending ‘macho’ men to kill Godfred and dump him in the pit.

The Kyidomhene who is demanding justice for the victim has urged relevant authorities to hold the concession owner accountable if the allegations of foul play are proven true.

He stated the incident highlights the dangers associated with illegal mining activities and reiterated the need for strict regulations and enforcement.

The body of the deceased has also been deposited at Dunkwa Municipal Government Hospital pending autopsy.

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Illegal miner dies in ‘galamsey’ pit

Emmanuella Holomah — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 20:29:00 +0000

A 28-year-old illegal miner has, reportedly, lost his life after a deep pit, in which he was mining suddenly caved in on him.

The deceased, Ibrahim Musah, was trapped under a huge debris but was rescued and rushed to the hospital, where he was declared dead.

According to the police, Musah was mining on the Asanko Gold Mining concession at the outskirts of Esaase Bontefufuo in the Ashanti Region, when disaster struck.

The incident, according to a police report, seen by the paper, occurred around 2:pm on October 28, 2023 and it attracted curious people to the scene.

“On 28/10/2023 at 1600hours Sanche Aaron of Esaase Bontefufuo came to the station. He reported that on the same day at about 2:00pm, Ibrahim Musah, aged 28, now deceased, went to Asanko Gold Mining concession at the outskirts of Esaase Bontefufuo to prospect for gold.

“That in the process, the pit collapsed and he got trapped. He was rescued from the pit and was rushed to Frimpong Boateng Medical center for treatment but was pronounced dead on arrival”, the police report said.

Police upon receipt of the complaint, the report added, “proceeded to the Medical Centre with the complainant where the deceased Ibrahim Musah’s lifeless body was found lying in a supine position on a stretcher”.

According to the Nkawie District Police, inspection was conducted on the deceased’s body and it revealed some bruises on his head and face.

The report further indicated that, the case was still under investigation, adding that the body has since been deposited at the mortuary for autopsy and preservation.

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Tarkwa Nsuem: Three die in galamsey pit

Emmanuella Holomah — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:18:38 +0000

At least three persons have been killed after an illegal mining (galamsey) pit caved in on them at Bonsawire in the Tarkwa Nsuem Municipality of the Western Region.

Three other illegal miners who got injured in the process are being treated at the Municipal Hospital after Saturday’s incident.

Assemblyman for the Tarkwa Nsuem area, James Kojo Yeboah, confirmed the incident.

“I tried to find out from an elder from the community what actually happened, he told me the site caved in on Saturday around 2:pm and some people were trapped and they tried to rescue those who were trapped with an excavator,” he said on Accra-based Asaase Radio

“By so doing, they had six people who were injured, and on the way to the hospital, three lost their lives and three were also sent to the Municipal hospital,” he added.

The police are yet to comment on the incident.

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Two feared dead as mining pit caves in at Odumase [Video]

Gertrude Okyere — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 07:06:30 +0000

Two people are feared dead after an illegal mine collapsed on them at Odumase in the Asante Akyem Central of the Ashanti Region.

The body of one of the miners has so far been retrieved by a rescue team.

The two are part of a number of miners currently working in unprotected parts of concessions belonging to Northern Mines Limited.

The miners were using Chang Fan machines to work in a loose canopy of earth heaped by the miners when it caved on them on Saturday.

A rescue team has been excavating the ground to find survivors.

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Two teenage girls die in ‘galamsey’ pit

Gertrude Okyere — Wed, 03 May 2023 11:52:36 +0000

Two teenage girls have been confirmed dead after falling into a ‘galamsey’ pit at Sanfo-Aduam in the Bekwai Municipality of the Ashanti Region.

The two have been identified as Alicia and Anita Asare, both 13 and pupils of Sanfo-Aduam SDA primary school.

The girls were said to have been trapped under the pit for hours before they were eventually retrieved by some community members.

The deceased reportedly drowned when they went swimming in a river surrounded by galamsey pits with their friends on Friday.

The two teenagers were laid to rest on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, amidst tears in the community.

Hundreds of mourners, who showed up to commiserate with the family, expressed worry over the numerous abandoned galamsey pits in the area

They called on authorities to work towards covering all pits left in the community by illegal miners to protect residents from falling into them.

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Young man perishes in ‘galamsey’ pit collapse

Gertrude Okyere — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:54:43 +0000

A young has reportedly died at Denkyira of the Kwahu West District after a galamsey pit collapsed on him.

The young man, who was said to be in his late 20s, was collecting sand around the pit.

Rainbow Radio reports that the young man is a worker at the galamsey site.

He said the young man is yet to be identified.

The incident occurred on Monday, January 30, 2023.

It has emerged that the deceased is from Odumase but came to the area to work at the galamsey site.

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20 illegal miners reportedly trapped at Obuasi

Gertrude Okyere — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:36:28 +0000

At least 20 gold miners have been trapped in one of the pits of Anglogold Ashanti at Obuasi in the Ashanti region.

Reports indicate that the people have been trapped in the pit for about five days.

The Assembly Member for the Ahansony3wodea Electoral Area, Vincent Donkor, confirmed the incident.

Mr Donkor said he was informed by some relatives at about 3:00 am on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, that their loved ones had gone missing for five days after leaving their respective homes in search of gold.

Mr Donkor said he followed it up with the Security Office of Anglogold Ashanti who in turn asked that the matter be formally reported at the Local Police Station for action.

Colleague of Assistant Headmaster who drowned in galamsey pit speaks

Gertrude Okyere — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:52:15 +0000

A colleague of the Assistant Headmaster of Mpatasia D/A Junior High School in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region, Akwasi Anane, who died after falling into a galamsey pit says they have been devastated by the incident.

The incident happened at Manso Mpatasie, near Manso Odaho on Tuesday when he visited his mining concession.

Daniel Acheampong, who is also the Headteacher of Mpatasia Primary, speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem said it is difficult for them to come to terms with the incident.

He said it seems academic activities have partially been interrupted as both teachers and students have been thrown into a state of mourning.

Mr Acheampong, who revealed the deceased was a bosom friend, said eating has become very difficult for him following his friend’s death.

He revealed Mr Anane was survived by a wife and four sons who have been duly informed about his death.

The one-week celebration, he said, has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 11, 2022, and will appeal to all sympathisers to join the family to mourn Mr Anane.

Galamsey pit kills 5 in North East region

Gertrude Okyere — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:14:56 +0000

An illegal mining pit trapped and killed five persons at Nangurumah in the Mamprugu Moaduri District of the North East Region.

The unfortunate incident occurred after the five illegal miners went to mine at a Chinese abandoned pit in the area.

The North East Regional National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) Director, Alhassan John Kweku, confirmed the incident to Adom News.

He explained the dead bodies have been retrieved by family members and buried in accordance with customs and traditions in the area.

He added that after the sad incident, they have planned to fill the pits in the area to avert such a situation but bemoaned it has become difficult to access the area due to the spillage of the Bagre dam.

NADMO, therefore, has called on the residents in the area to stay away from that pit for their own good and appropriate measures will be taken when the roads became accessible.

Final year SHS student drowns in ‘galamsey’ pit

Gertrude Okyere — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 09:24:42 +0000

A final year student of St. Andrews Senior High School (SHS), Dunkwa-Offin in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality of the Central Region, has drowned in an abandoned galamsey pit at Abesewa.

The incident reportedly occurred while the deceased, identified as Bismark Adarkwa, was going to collect money from his uncle.

The Upper Denkyira East National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) boss, Alhassan Yakubu, confirmed the news to local media.

According to him, all attempts by NADMO and the Ghana National Fire Service to retrieve the body proved futile.

He has, therefore, called for the covering of all abandoned pits in the area.

The Assembly Member of Abesewa Compound electoral area, Johnson Edmund, expressed shock about the incident.

Meanwhile, Nana Akaah Burrier, the Kyidomhene, has assured they will put measures in place to cover all abandoned galamsey pits in the community.

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Collapsed galamsey pit kills 2 SHS students at Asiakwa

Abigail Bonney — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 11:52:27 +0000

Two teenagers have died after an illegal mining (galamsey) pit collapsed at Asiakwa, a suburb of the Eastern Region.

The victims have been identified as final year students of the St Stephen’s Senior High Technical School and a continuing student of Begoro Presbyterian Senior High School.

Information gathered indicated that the incident happened on Thursday, August 5 in the Asiakwa portion of the Atewa Forest Reserve.

Their deaths were unnoticed despite not returning home that fateful day, but they were declared missing the next day.

The police together with the townfolk trekked to the mountainous part of the Atewa Forest Reserve where they were discovered to have been trapped dead.

The search team noticed that a tree, which had been dug around, toppled and caved the pit in on the victims, killing them instantly.

Assembly Member for Asiakwa area, Amofa Kwasi, confirmed that the bodies have been retrieved and deposited at Kibi Government Hospital morgue.

Many feared dead in galamsey pit collapse at Gbane

Adwoa Agyeman — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 21:56:35 +0000

Many feared dead after an illegal mining (galamsey) pit collapsed on them at Gbane in the Talensi district of the Upper East Region.

The illegal miners were said to have been mining Monday night when the disaster struck.

Joy News’ correspondent, Albert Sore, reported that, a rescue team was at the site to drain water in the pit to recover the bodies.

He said the District Chief Executive for Talensi, Dr Christopher Boatbil, was leading the rescue team.

Mr Sore added that it is unclear the number of miners trapped in the pit.

3 including 10-year-old girl dead with dozens trapped in ‘galamsey’ pit [Photos]

Gertrude Okyere — Wed, 26 May 2021 15:22:01 +0000

Three persons have been reported dead with dozens trapped after a galamsey pit caved in at Breman in the Upper Denkyira West District of the Central Region.

The three, whose identities are not immediately known, are said to include an elder man and woman, as well as a girl believed to be 10 years old.

Bodies of the deceased killed in galamsey pit at Breman

The persons trapped, according to reports, are young men believed to be between the ages of 24 and 35 years.

The Upper Denkyira West National Disaster Management Organisation Director, Isaac Gyasi, confirmed the incident happened in an interview with Adom News‘ correspondent Kwame Nsowah Salvation.

Galamsey pit Breman

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Mr Gyasi said the incident occurred around 5:am on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.

He explained they are suspecting not less than 40 people have been trapped in the pit, adding that they are in search of an excavator to help in the rescue.

Meanwhile, the bodies of the deceased have been sent to the Dunkwa-On-Offin Government Hospital morgue for preservation, identification and autopsy.

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3 JHS pupils drown in abandoned ‘galamsey’ pit

Gertrude Okyere — Sat, 05 Dec 2020 11:55:37 +0000

Three Junior High School (JHS) pupils at Banaso in the Aowin Municipality have drowned in abandoned illegal mining pit locally known as galamsey pit.

The deceased are Mary Affum, 16, Pricilla Benewaa, 15, and Linda Manu, 15.

Enchi District Police Commander, Superintendent of Police Benard Akotoge, confirmed the tragedy to the Ghana News Agency (GNA).

He said at about 1800 hours on Thursday his outfit received a distress call that three teenagers had drowned at Banaso and he rushed to the community with his men.

Superintendent Akotoge said when they arrived at the scene, the information they gathered from witnesses revealed that the victims lived with their parents at Banaso.

He said on that fateful day the deceased together with some friends – Mary Okyere,16, Patience Benewaa,15, and Gifty Kuaba,16 went to prospect for gold nuggets.

He said on their way home after the day’s work, the deceased decided to wash in an abandoned illegal mining pit which was filled to capacity.

Superintendent Akotoge said the deceased jumped into the pit while their friends stood behind waiting for them.

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According to him, few minutes later Mary, Patience and Gifty who realised their colleagues were drowning rushed to their house to seek for assistance.

He further stated that a search party retrieved the bodies at about 2300 hours and their remains have since been deposited at the Enchi Government Hospital morgue awaiting autopsy.

Two men killed in galamsey pit

Gertrude Okyere — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 16:31:42 +0000

Two men have reportedly been killed in a galamsey pit near Kyeremasu in the Dormaa East District in the Bono Region.

Reports indicate the incident happened around 5:00 pm on Wednesday at Paninkrom a suburb of Kyeremasu.

An eyewitness has told Adom News that the deceased were part of miners, numbering about eight people who went to the site to mine without a permit.

The pit caved in on them in the process, killing them before the others rushed to report the matter to the police and family members.

The Dormaa Ahenkro Divisional Police Command has retrieved the bodies of the deceased, identified as Atta Small Boy, 30 and Kofi Shatta Walle, 22.

Their bodies have since been deposited at the Presbyterian Hospital Mortuary in Dormaa.