Seven Illegal Miners Die While Attempting to Mine Reclaimed Land at Asaman Tamfoe
|
Listen to this article
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
|
Seven illegal miners have reportedly died after attempting to undertake mining activities on a reclaimed mining site at Asaman Tamfoe in the Eastern Region.
The incident occurred when the miners allegedly entered the reclaimed area in an attempt to engage in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
According to information gathered, the miners were trapped while working at the site, resulting in their deaths.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about illegal mining activities on reclaimed lands, despite ongoing efforts by authorities and stakeholders to restore degraded mining areas and protect them from further destruction.
Do you want the best Odds? Click Here
Residents and community members have expressed concern over the incident, calling for increased monitoring and enforcement to prevent illegal miners from returning to reclaimed sites.
Authorities are expected to conduct further investigations into the incident and take appropriate action to prevent similar occurrences.
The deaths highlight the dangers associated with illegal mining and the need for stronger measures to safeguard reclaimed lands and protect lives.
By: Paulina Armah/ Radio1.
