A suspected illegal miner, Daniel Baidoo, also known locally as Yaw Tenkorang, has been granted bail with surety by the Asankragwa District Police after his arrest in connection with the recent attack on Citi FM’s Western Regional Correspondent, Akwasi Agyei Annim.

The assault, reportedly carried out by illegal miners linked to the Dabena mining company, took place in the Adomanya Forest, located within the Wassa Amenfi West District of the Western Region.

Baidoo, who is believed to be connected to the family that sold the disputed Adomanya land to the miners, is alleged to have led the group of galamsey operators responsible for the violent assault on Annim and two other journalists on Friday, February 21, 2025. The journalists were accompanied by police officers while filming when the attack occurred.

Chief Inspector Anthony Amponsah, the Station Investigator at the Asankragwa District Police Command, explained to Citi News that Baidoo’s release was necessary due to legal restrictions on detention without formal charges.

“Daniel could not be held for more than 48 hours without charge,” Chief Inspector Amponsah stated.

He added that the police are making arrangements to present the suspect before the court and are actively working to apprehend other individuals involved in the assault.