Ahafo Region: Three dead, four others injured in failed gold theft attempt at Newmont site

Three people were killed and four others injured during a confrontation between the Police and individuals attempting to breach security at the Newmont mining site in Ntotroso, Ahafo Region, late Wednesday night (January 8, 2025).

The Ghana Police Service confirmed the incident, stating that the clash occurred while officers were conducting an operation to prevent gold theft from the mining facility.

Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, actively led the coordination efforts, engaging community leaders and youth throughout the night to prevent further violence.

As of this morning, calm has been restored, with no reports of reprisal attacks.

The deceased, all Muslims, will have their bodies legally released to their families for burial later today.

A special investigative team from Accra has been dispatched to thoroughly probe the incident, while reinforcement teams have been deployed to maintain peace in the area.

The Police have urged the public to remain calm, assuring them of their commitment to law and order.