As part of efforts to intensify the fight against illegal mining, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has initiated a sweeping reshuffle affecting 34 police commanders in regions heavily affected by galamsey.
According to top police sources, this marks the first phase of a broader restructuring aimed at injecting new energy and leadership into the campaign against illegal mining.
More transfers are expected in the coming weeks.
Key Affected Areas The reshuffle targets commands in some of the country's most galamsey-prone regions, including: Western Region: Takoradi, Asankragwa, Tarkwa, Mpohor, Essiama, Elubo, Nsuaem, Daboase, Agona Nkwanta, Prestea, Sekondi, Shama Ashanti Region: Nkawie, Bekwai, Mile 7, James Town Eastern Region: Anyinam, Nsawam Northern Region: Yendi, Tolon, Gushiegu, Wulensi, Tatale Volta Region: Dzodze, Kpando, Aveyime Upper East Region: Navrongo, Bolga Upper West Region: Nadowli, Funsi, Gwollu Central Region: Dawurampong, Manso Amenfi Notable Transfers ACP Jonathan A.
