The Ashanti Regional Security Coordinator, Captain (Rtd.) John Kwame Jabari, has denied allegations that National Security operatives have taken over and are operating a licensed underground small-scale mine in Akatakyieso, Adansi North District. Apexnewsgh reports
The claims were made in a viral Facebook post by journalist Erastus Asare Donkor, who questioned the role of National Security at the site.
According to Captain Jabari, National Security’s operations in the area involve three distinct sites. The first site, allegedly operated by Chinese nationals, is no longer occupied by National Security personnel after they arrested several Chinese nationals who were later released due to valid work permits.
The second site, an underground mine, is at the center of the controversy. Captain Jabari clarified that National Security operatives are not mining there but are securing the site after its closure. They are performing standard procedures like pumping out water and have requested legal documents from the operators, which were not provided.
The third site, an open area, was a hotspot for illegal mining and environmental degradation. National Security successfully evacuated hundreds of illegal miners and halted further destruction.
Captain Jabari labeled the claims of National Security seizing and operating the mine as “pure fabrications backed by no evidence.” The controversy surrounding the mine’s operation and ownership has sparked questions about the role of National Security and the legitimacy of mining activities in the area.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
