Fear has gripped residents of Akrokerri in the Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region following an alleged raid by armed military and police officers at the home of a small-scale miner on Saturday March 8, 2025.

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During the operation, the security personnel reportedly confiscated two vehicles, five motorbikes, an unspecified quantity of gold, and a substantial amount of money.

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According to Adom News sources, the officers arrived in two Land Cruisers and a private car. The miner’s younger brother, Atta Kituwa, claimed that they took GH¢150,000 in cash, a 2023 Honda vehicle, and other valuables.

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He also alleged that the officers searched rooms belonging to tenants without providing any explanation for their actions.

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Eyewitness Isaac Obeng, who had visited the miner’s residence shortly before the raid, described how the heavily armed officers stormed the premises. When he questioned their presence and raised concerns over the sporadic gunfire, he claimed he was assaulted.

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The unexpected operation has left the community in distress, with residents demanding answers about the motive behind the raid.

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