The government has conveyed its heartfelt regret over the devastating loss of up to eight lives, allegedly involving illegal miners, during violent altercations at a mining site in Obuasi.This tragic development has ignited nationwide concerns, prompting decisive intervention from President John Dramani Mahama.

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In a formal statement, President Mahama mandated an immediate inquiry to ascertain the events leading to the clashes and pledged that anyone implicated in unlawful actions would face the full weight of the law.In light of the tragedy, the government has instructed AngloGold Ashanti to fully finance medical care for the injured and to support funeral arrangements for those who lost their lives.

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President Mahama also charged security forces with implementing robust measures to avert similar occurrences in the future.The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), in a separate statement, confirmed that soldiers acted in self-defense after being ambushed by illegal miners at the AngloGold Ashanti mine on Saturday night.

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According to the GAF, the illegal miners were equipped with locally fabricated firearms, pump-action guns, gas cylinders, knives, axes, machetes, and industrial bolt cutters. The soldiers reportedly returned fire after the miners initiated the attack.This response underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring justice, safeguarding lives, and maintaining peace in the affected region.

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"In response to the unfortunate incident, President John Dramani Mahama has ordered an immediate investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the clashes and ensure that any individuals found to have acted unlawfully are brought to justice," portions of the statement noted.<img src="

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