A deadly confrontation between soldiers and illegal miners at the AngloGold Ashanti mine at Obuasi in the Ashanti Region, left seven people believed to be illegal miners dead.
The incident occurred on Saturday, January 18, 2025, when close to 60 miners supposedly armed with weapons, including "pump-action guns," attempted to force their way into the AngloGold Ashanti-operated site.
According to a statement from the Ghana Armed Forces, the miners opened fire on soldiers when intercepted, prompting the military to retaliate in self-defense.
Locally, the news has been a major talking point for most media houses, however, the interest has caught on internationally.
