The families of the nine local miners killed in a violent clash with military personnel at the Anglogold Obuasi Gold Mine have arrived at the Obuasi Government Hospital to collect the bodies.Hospital officials are completing autopsy procedures before the bodies are transferred to the police, who will then release them to the families for the necessary burial rites.

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A total of nine fatalities were confirmed by the hospital, and eight others were injured and taken to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for medical care.Military forces have been heavily stationed at all entry points to the mining area, maintaining strict security. Meanwhile, all schools in Obuasi, both public and private, remain closed as authorities from the Ghana Education Service continue to assess the security situation.

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The fatal incident took place on Saturday night, January 18, 2025, when a group of around 60 illegal miners breached the mine’s perimeter and attempted to access the Deep Decline area. Armed with homemade rifles, knives, axes, and other weapons, the miners opened fire on the soldiers guarding the area.In response, the military fired back in self-defense, leading to the deaths of nine miners and injuries to others.

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The remaining individuals fled the scene. One soldier was injured by pellets but has since received treatment. Six pump-action BB cartridges were found at the site.

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