Police officer dies during anti-galamsey operation on River Offin

**Police Officer Drowns in River Offin During Anti-Galamsey Operation**

A police officer drowned in the River Offin at Assin Asaman. This happened during an operation against illegal mining, known as galamsey.

The incident occurred on April 1. Constable Kwabena Dogbe's body was recovered after a four-hour search. Joy News reported the recovery of his body.

The drowning took place during a police swoop led by the Central North Regional Police Command. When police arrived, suspected illegal miners fled across the river.

In an attempt to seize their equipment, Dogbe slipped into the river and drowned.