The Western Central Police Command has arrested 22 individuals for engaging in illegal mining activities in parts of the Western Region, including Dominase Nkwanta and Adjakaa Manso.
The arrests were made on April 8, 2025, during an intelligence-led operation aimed at curbing illegal mining, popularly known as "galamsey," in the region.
Addressing the media, the Deputy Western Central Regional Commander, ACP Bismark Agyapong, stated that the suspects include: Albert Adu Bonsra, 19; Stephen Kwakye, 20; Richard Atigah, 23; Yaw Menanyi, 19; Al-Mustapha Alidu, 26; Jutu Francis, 20; Hakitu Zibo, 20; Nana Yaw Boakye, 30; Kwesi Evans, 23; Isaac Cobby, 20; and Bashiru Ali, 23.
The rest are Atta Francis, 20; Ayew Sali, 22; Fataw Gariba, 22; Kwame Emmanuel, 19; Kwesi Francis, 21; Abapor Frank, 20; Wasah Moses, 22; Bukari Haruna, 23; Abdulai Lukman, 21; Yeboah Rashid, 19; and Alkainu Hassan, 20.
