In the wake of a tragic confrontation between small-scale miners and military personnel in Obuasi, which has claimed several lives and left many injured, a high-ranking official has called for swift action to ensure justice prevails.Expressing deep concern over the incident, the minister conveyed their condolences to the bereaved families, stating, “My sincere condolences to the families of the victims. May God keep their souls.

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”The minister confirmed engaging with the relevant authorities to ascertain the details of the incident. “I have contacted both the Divisional Police Command and the Municipal Police Command, who have given assurances that investigations are being conducted into the unfortunate loss of lives and injuries to others,” they revealed.Additionally, the Military Command is conducting its own review to uncover what led to the violent clash.

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“I am confident the Military Command is also reviewing the incident to uncover the details of the buildup to the unfortunate events and what exactly took place at the scene of the encounter,” the minister added.Calling on the government to act decisively, the minister urged for expedited investigations and immediate action on the findings.

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“It is my expectation that our security agencies would put the findings of their reviews and investigations before His Excellency the President, John Dramani Mahama. We urge government to speed up these investigations and act swiftly on the findings to ensure that the law takes its course and that justice prevails,” they emphasized.The tragic events have sparked calls for accountability and measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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While investigations are underway, the community and the nation await answers and concrete steps to address the issues at hand.“May God protect all of us,” the minister concluded, as the focus remains on ensuring that the victims and their families receive the justice they deserve.4o<img src="

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