Crime
Tamale police swoop nets 12 in New Year drug crackdown
The suspects were picked up during a coordinated swoop at Aboabo Forest, followed by patrols through Salamba and Sakasaka.
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General
Suspected gunman killed during police operation in Tamale
Officers conducting an intelligence-driven sweep of the area on Monday encountered a group suspected of involvement in robbery and drug trafficking.
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Courts
Mechanic arrested over killing of two timber guards
A statement signed by Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, Public Relations Officer of the Bono Regional Police Command, confirmed that Kinda was arrested through police intelligence operations.
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Crime
Police launch probe into killing of two guards at Mpamso forest
According to a statement signed by Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, the incident occurred on October 26, 2025, when about 200 armed illegal chainsaw operators attacked the guards at the timber concession.
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General
20 changfans,12 excavators seized in anti-galamsey operation-Ministry
According to the ministry, coordinated actions led by the Blue Water Guards and the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) resulted in the seizures.
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Courts
Police seize two excavators in illegal mining raid at Dwendwenase
The 37-member team, led by ASP Bawah Abdul Jalil, stormed the reserve and confirmed that illegal mining activities were ongoing.
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Courts
Forest guard charged for attempting to traffic illegal drugs
The 55-year-old was intercepted on July 26, 2025, at the VIP bus terminal in Kwame Nkrumah Circle after a vigilant driver’s mate grew suspicious of a package Quaye was dispatching.
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General
Forestry Commission condemns forced closure of three offices in Ashanti Region
The incident, which took place on Monday, July 28, saw approximately 20 unidentified assailants storm the Commission’s offices in Bekwai, Nkawie, and Offinso, forcibly lock them with their own padlocks, and flee with the keys—without presen...
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Courts
Forestry C'ssion boss sues Dakyehene and Impact Media, claims GH¢20 million
The suit, lodged at the High Court in Accra on July 25, 2025, seeks a total of GH¢20 million in damages, a public apology, and an injunction to prevent further publication of what Dr. Brown describes as defamatory falsehoods.
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General
11 Chinese illegal miners arrested in Ankobra river crackdown
The arrests were made during a high-impact operation on Thursday, June 19, as part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal mining—locally known as galamsey—particularly in ecologically sensitive areas like riverbanks and forest reserves.
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Courts
Wontumi granted bail after CID interrogation over alleged illegal mining links
Speaking briefly to the media, Mr. Boasiako stated that he submitted relevant documents during the interrogation which, he said, demonstrate that he has no involvement in any form of illegal mining, particularly in protected forest areas.
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Crime
Mining in forest reserves will be met with severe consequences – Lands Minister Warns
Addressing new recruits during the Blue Water Guards' graduation ceremony, Mr. Buah reaffirmed the government’s unwavering stance on environmental protection.
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Business
Government halts Community Mining Scheme over Galamsey concerns-Minister
Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, announced the suspension during a press engagement in Accra.
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General
Lands Minister advocates for Special Court to tackle forest destruction
According to him, this is timely, indicating that the Attorney General has been very receptive to the idea and therefore hoped that it would become a reality.
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Crime
Government moves to repeal controversial LI 2462 permitting mining in forest reserves
The repeal process is set to conclude within the 120-day timeline promised by President John Mahama.
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Business
Government establishes 18-member committee to review mining sector
This multi-stakeholder committee is tasked with evaluating mining operations in forest reserves, identifying best industry practices, and proposing strategies to curb mining activities in river bodies.
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Business
Strictly comply with environmental, safety regulations-Mining Companies urged
He emphasized that such measures are essential for safeguarding the environment, protecting water bodies and forest reserves, and ensuring the well-being of both wildlife and human populations from the threats of pollution, contamination, a...
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General
Call for Galamsey ban: Organised labour reiterates position to government
This call was reiterated during a meeting on September 17, 2024, with the president's ad-hoc inter-ministerial committee to address the illegal mining crisis.
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Courts
Farmer granted GH¢10k bail for offensive statement
Aside the bail, the court ordered that the accused person, Kojo Armoh, should be accompanied by his elders to visit the chief's palace and render unqualified apology customarily.
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Crime
Western North: Chief, nine others arrested for engaging in illegal mining
According to the statement, the traditional leader is said to have recruited the others into the illegal mining business.
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