An officer of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has been shot during an anti-galamsey operation in the Dormaa Central Municipality of the Bono Region.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, along the Subinkuro–Kyeremasu stretch, when armed men hiding in nearby bushes opened fire on a NAIMOS task force team during a routine operation.
The exchange of gunfire left one NAIMOS personnel with a gunshot wound to the thigh. The injured officer was rushed to the St. Matthew Catholic Hospital at Ampenkuro, where he is currently responding to treatment.
One of the assailants, identified as Abuu Ibrahim, was shot during the confrontation and was pronounced dead on arrival at the same hospital.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, NAIMOS assured the public that despite persistent attacks and disruptions, it remains resolute in its mandate to combat illegal mining activities across the country. The Secretariat also called on stakeholders and the general public to continue supporting its operations.
By: Bernard Mensah/Planbfmonline.com
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