The chief of Sefwi-Elubo in the Western North Region has been arrested for his alleged involvement in illegal mining, an official statement has confirmed.
Nana Anini Baffour was arrested on Friday (September 16) during a police operation in response to a video circulating on social media about illegal mining activities in some compound houses in the area.
The statement from the Ghana Police Service also confirmed the arrest of brother of the traditional ruler who has also been named as Kwadwo Affi.
“Investigation has so far discovered a dugout pit from the compound leading to the bedroom of the chief’s brother. Four other deep out pits have also been uncovered in other houses in the same vicinity”, the statement from the security agency said.
Investigation has further revealed that the chief, his brother and six other suspects who are on the run are the main people behind the illegal mining activities”
The police further assured the public that all those involved will be brought to face justice.
SOURCE: DAILY MAIL GH
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