President John Dramani Mahama has ordered an immediate investigation into the clashes between the military and alleged illegal miners at the AngloGold Ashanti mines in Obuasi, located in the Ashanti Region.
In a statement, signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Acting Spokesperson to the President, the government expressed profound regret over the tragic loss of lives.
The president underscored the need to ensure that anyone found to have acted unlawfully is held accountable.
Additionally, the government has tasked AngloGold Ashanti, the mining company operating in the area, to cover the medical expenses of those injured and provide support for the burial arrangements of the deceased.
