Reports reaching our news desk indicates that some unidentified illegal miners are planning to enter and mine in the Neung South Forest Reserve, in the Tarkwa District of the Western Region.Eye witnesses in nearby communities have sighted three excavator machines and a washing plant which are currently parked at about 700 metres away from the Forest Reserve.
According to reports, the illegal miners have mounted barriers to restrict Forestry Commission staff from accessing the Reserve.
Adding that, the illegal miners blame the Forestry Commission staff for looking on while one of their own was allegedly killed by the concession guards of Messrs.
Kapsord Mining Limited.Prior to the arrival of the Messrs.