Two shot, one loses hand in clash between residents and illegal miners

Tensions are running high at Sekyerekrobo in the Western Region after a clash between outraged residents and suspected illegal miners.

Residents, frustrated by the destruction of their water source, took matters into their own hands to confront the illegal miners.

Agya Nana reported on Nyankonton Mu Nsem, Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, that two residents were shot and another sustained machete wounds.

The area is now unstable, with armed police officers deployed to maintain law and order.