The Principal State Attorney for the Upper West Region, Mr. Saeed Abdul Shakur, has confirmed that seven individuals arrested for illegal mining along the Black Volta River in the Wa West District have been arraigned before the Wa District Court to aid ongoing investigations.
His comments follow a successful operation carried out by the Upper West Regional Police Command on Thursday, April 10, 2025, which led to the arrest of seven persons engaged in illegal mining activities in the Chiantanga community near Dorimon.
“Today, Sunday, April 13, I arraigned 7 persons (5 males and 2 females) before the district court for lawful custody to aid the police in ongoing investigations,” Mr. Abdul Shakur stated.
Those arrested include Sabugu Razak, Ibrahim Zuberu, Alex Amedzake, John Cobblah, Promise Dufe, Angelina Akpese, and Rebecca Tumawu.
The raid also led to the seizure of ten Changfang mining machines, two unregistered PNE and Apsonic tricycles, a motorbike bearing registration numbers M-24-NR 6010 and M-23-UW 4413, two unregistered Haojue and Apsonic motorbikes, and six student mattresses, believed to have been used by the miners at the site.
The suspects are currently in police custody and assisting with investigations. Authorities say they will be prosecuted in accordance with the law once investigations are completed.
The police say the operation is part of a renewed effort to clamp down on illegal mining activities in the region, particularly those that threaten major water bodies such as the Black Volta.
The Regional Police Command has reiterated its commitment to preserving the environment and safeguarding the health and safety of local communities.
Residents living along the Black Volta have, in recent months, raised concerns about pollution and encroachment caused by illegal mining, which has also been linked to rising insecurity and land degradation in the Wa West District.
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