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Part of situation: NAIMOS anti-illegal mining operations in Ghana (6 clusters)

Ghana's NAIMOS disables illegal mining equipment on River Offin

NAIMOS illegal mining galamsey River Offin Ghana Navy

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), supported by the Ghana Navy Special Boat Squadron, has immobilized mining equipment on the River Offin in the Central Region. The operation took place at Nipanekro in the Upper Denkyira West District following previous resistance from Changfan operators.

During the mission, miners reportedly fled as security personnel advanced. Drone footage captured a group of individuals, some allegedly carrying pump-action guns, gathering approximately two miles from the site and threatening to confront the team. NAIMOS personnel maintained their position and exercised restraint to avoid a confrontation.

In response to concerns regarding the task force's methods, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources stated that NAIMOS is mandated to enforce the law through arrests rather than aggression. However, officials noted that the task force may take proportionate action if officers face imminent threats of injury or death.

To support long-term efforts against illegal mining, also known as galamsey, the government plans to allocate GH¢200 million to NAIMOS in the 2027 budget to strengthen its operational capacity.

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Ghana Navy · Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources · NAIMOS · Paa Kwesi Schandorf · River Offin

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] NAIMOS and the Ghana Navy Special Boat Squadron immobilized mining equipment on the River Offin at Nipanekro.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The government plans to allocate GH¢200 million to NAIMOS in the 2027 budget.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] NAIMOS may take proportionate action if officers face imminent threats of death or injury. ghananewss.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] A group of individuals allegedly carrying pump-action guns gathered near the operation site and threatened security personnel.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources stated that NAIMOS' primary responsibility is to enforce the law through arrests. ghananewss.com

Sources

NAIMOS to introduce tougher measures against illegal sand winning [www.myjoyonline.com]
Miners urged to cooperate with NAIMOS during enforcement operations [3news.com]
Ghana Navy seizes 4.7 tonnes of suspected Indian hemp in Ada operation [ghanaguardian.com]
NAIMOS arrests four, intercepts three trucks in illegal sand-winning crackdown [ashantireport.com]
Navy Seizes 4.7 Tonnes of Cannabis at Ada Estuary [chale.news]
NAIMOS only embarks on lawful arrests, but it may go offensive where necessary – Paa Kwesi Schandorf [ghananewss.com]
Ghana Navy Seizes Suspected Indian Hemp Worth Over US$1m at Ada Estuary [oyerepafmonline.com]