Three children, aged between nine and fourteen, have drowned in mining pits within a span of two weeks in the Eastern Region, leaving families devastated.
The incidents highlight the ongoing dangers posed by irresponsible mining practices, which are not only destroying arable and farmlands, damaging ecosystems, and threatening livelihoods, but also claiming precious lives.
Kwabena Adjei and his wife are heartbroken after losing two children who drowned in a mining pit while attempting to swim at Abompe in the Fanteakwa South District over the weekend.
Mother of the drowned kids The victims' father who had just returned from the farm, was met with the tragic news.
