Tragedy struck in Twifo-Mampong, located in the Twifo Atti-Mokwa District of the Central Region, after three people lost their lives and four others were rescued from an abandoned mining pit.
The incident occurred when the victims, mostly young men, reportedly entered the dormant site, which has been inactive for nearly five years since a Chinese mining company ceased operations there.
District Chief Executive (DCE) Isaac Yawson confirmed the details during an interview on Accra based, September 26, 2025. According to Mr. Yawson, the bodies of the deceased have been sent to the Twifo Praso morgue for autopsy and further investigation. While the victims’ identities have not been officially released, they are believed to be natives of Mampong.
The tragedy reportedly occurred on a Wednesday—a day considered sacred in the area, during which activities like farming and mining are traditionally forbidden. Preliminary investigations revealed that many young people in the community have been engaging in illegal night-time mining at the abandoned site.
Mr. Yawson added that local traditional authorities are taking a tough stance on the issue. “The chief has assured me that anyone caught engaging in such activities at night will be arrested,” he stated.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
