An illegal miner who recently called on his fellow miners on social media to “shoot, kill, or butcher any police officer or soldier” they encounter at mining sites, has issued a public apology to the Ghana Army and Police Service.
His remarks followed a joint operation sanctioned by the IGP Christian Tetteh Yohunu, which led to the arrest of the assembly member and three others in Manso-Bonteso in the Ashanti Region.
The miner, whose comments sparked widespread outrage, in an X post by Edhub on August 15, has stated that his remarks were made “out of anger and frustration” after the recent violent clash between police and illegal miners.
“An illegal miner who urged his fellow miners to shoot, kill, or butcher any police officer or soldier they encounter at their mining sites has issued an apology to the Ghana Army and Police Service,” the post partly stated.
The apology comes after his comments, which were circulated on social media, drew strong condemnation from security officials and the general public.
The Ghana Army and Police Service have been actively involved in operations aimed at curbing illegal mining, a practice that has caused significant environmental damage and led to numerous conflicts.
While the government has launched various initiatives to combat galamsey, the problem persists, often leading to violent confrontations.
It remains to be seen whether this apology will lead to a broader dialogue and a more peaceful resolution to the issue.
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