President John Dramani Mahama has ordered investigations into the shooting incident between some illegal miners and soldiers at the Anglo Gold Ashanti gold mine that claimed eight lives.
The President has asked that investigations be conducted to bring the culprits to book.
In a letter signed by the president's spokesperson, Felix Ofosu-Kwakye, he said "The government wishes to express deep regret over the tragic loss of up to eight (8) lives, said to be illegal miners, following a violent clash at a mining site in Obuasi." "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," he added.
However, the government has asked the management of Anglo-Gold Ashanti to bear the medical expenses of the injured individuals fully and facilitate the burial arrangements of those who have lost their lives. "The security agencies have also been tasked to take prompt action to restore peace in the area and implement measures to prevent similar occurrences," he noted.
