The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), backed by specialized Ghana Navy riverine units under Operation Water Shield, successfully raided illegal mining sites and immobilized several illicit machinery and floating chanfang platforms along the River Offin, despite encountering aggressive armed resistance from operators.
During the intense special enforcement sweeps targeting severe environmental degradation and water pollution, security personnel navigated treacherous river conditions and arrested multiple suspects. However, the operations met dangerous hostility when armed individuals and suspected illegal miners—including groups mobilizing near Subin Akwaaboso and areas leading toward Manso Tontokrom—wielded firearms, fired warning shots, and attempted to challenge the task force.
NAIMOS commanders maintained firm tactical discipline, utilizing drone surveillance and specialized naval patrol capabilities to track down concealed equipment while avoiding unnecessary escalation unless required. Leadership reiterated the secretariat’s unyielding resolve to root out illegal galamsey activities from Ghana’s critical water bodies, warning that security forces will continue to clamp down heavily on operators who endanger lives and destroy natural resources.
Source: joyfmonline.com
