The protest, which was originally scheduled from Saturday, 21 September to 23 September, escalated into clashes between demonstrators and the police on the second day.
The protest, initially organised to draw attention to the environmental devastation caused by galamsey, ended in chaos as demonstrators clashed with police officers at the 37 Military Hospital, where picketing was taking place.
Tensions rose when protesters blocked the road, obstructing traffic, and their leader, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, was captured on video throwing away the key to a police vehicle, further intensifying the situation.
The confrontation led to the arrest of no fewer than 50 protesters, including Barker-Vormawor.