The Defence Minister, Dr. Omane Boamah has sounded a word of caution to illegal miners to desist from galamsey.
According to him, illegal miners should also stay away from forest reserves. “If you’re interested in mining, seek the necessary regulatory permits “, he said.
In a Facebook post, Dr Omane Boamah cautioned illegal miners in the name of God and Ghana to stop their activities. His Facebook post reads: “In the name of God and Ghana stop Galamsey. No human being reside in the forest reserves. In the name of God and Ghana stay away from the forest reserves and galamsey. A word to the wise is enough. Stop galamsey. If you’re interested in mining, seek the necessary regulatory permits. We’ll not talk much.”
His comment comes after Rapid Response Unit of the Forestry Commission in collaboration with the military confiscated 10 excavators and bulldozer in Tano Anwia Forest Reserve in the Western North.
