Two persons believed to be illegal miners have drowned in a mining pit at Yaw Brefo, a small farming community near Sefwi Bonsu Nkwanta in the Sef
Two persons believed to be illegal miners have drowned in a mining pit at Yaw Brefo, a small farming community near Sefwi Bonsu Nkwanta in the Sefwi Juaboso District of the Western North Region.
The two illegal miners died instantly and their bodies have since been deposited at the Sefwi Juaboso Government hospital pending autopsy.
According Comfort Abugri, a sister of one of the deceased who spoke in an interview with UTV News, her brother, Kelvin Abugri just completed his Senior High School education and decided to go and work for money to further his education.
She said after close from work, his brother (Kelvin Abugri) decided to go and wash down with some water in an abandoned Chinese galamsey pit but unfortunately luck was not on his side as he slipped into the abandoned galamsey pit.
She told UTV News Western North Regional correspondent, Kwabena Dickson that in an attempt to save Kelvin Abugri out, his friend and co-worker, Dramani also fell in the pit and they both drowned.
“My brother Kelvin just completed KTI and have not even gone for his certificate to further his education before his sudden demise. I have all his possessions with me here, but I can’t see my brother,” she cried.
An eye witness who is also a friend to the deceased, Kelvin Abugri and Dramani who wouldn’t give his name also confirmed the incident to Kwabena Dickson.
He confirmed to UTV News that it’s not a river but rather an abandoned Chinese galamsey pit that trapped his friends.
Arrest of Sefwi Elubo Chief
This sad incident follows a few days after illegal mining activities at Sefwi Elubo led to the arrest of the Sefwi Elubo Chief, Nana Anim Baffour and his brother, Kwadwo Affi.
The Western North Regional Police Command on September 16, 2022, arrested the chief of Sefwi Elubo and his brother and are pursuing six others in connection with illegal mining in Sefwi Elubo township.
Police say the investigation has so far discovered dug-out pits from the compound leading to the bedroom of the chief’s brother.
“Four other deep dug-out pits have also been uncovered by the Police in other houses in the same vicinity. Investigation has further revealed that the chief, his brother and six other suspects who are on the run are the main people behind the illegal mining activities.”
Police further assured the public that all those involved will be brought to face Justice.
Source: Peacefmonline.com
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