Outrage after illegal miners brutally attack forestry commission officer

**Galamsey Fight: Outrage After Attack on Forestry Officer**

An armed attack occurred in the Offin Shelterbelt Forest Reserve. Illegal miners ambushed a Forestry Commission Rapid Response team. This incident has caused public outrage.

On March 23, one officer suffered a deep machete wound to his knee. He is currently receiving treatment at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi.

The team entered the reserve to address illegal mining activities. Before entering, they filmed armed individuals at the forest's entrance. As they moved deeper into the reserve, they were ambushed by miners.

The Offin Shelterbelt Forest Reserve is known for illegal mining activities.