By The Nkawkaw Divisional Police Command initiated a manhunt for approximately 20 armed individuals who raided and looted the Akroma Gold Mining Company situated in Esaase, within the Kwawu West Municipality of the Eastern Region.
These heavily armed assailants targeted the company’s processing area, where they not only looted but also assaulted and injured numerous workers, including expatriates.
The armed assailants, overpowering the company’s security, absconded with undisclosed quantities of gold bars before the police arrived at the scene.
The workers who sustained gunshot wounds and severe injuries were promptly transported to the hospital for urgent medical attention.
The Head of Human Resources at the company Frederick Obeng Somuah who confirmed the incident to Citi News said management is cooperating with the police who have commenced their investigations.
“Yesterday, around 5:40 am, the company’s processing area was attacked by some armed men. In fact, as to the number of armed men, they range between 10 and 20. But police are still investigating to know the extent of damage and the items they actually took.
“Unfortunately, some of our guys were injured during the incident. We had some gunshots and injuries, and also they beat us mercilessly. Fortunately, no death was recorded. We are okay.
“The police have come in, the regional command, through to the district police command, and we are hoping and believing that the investigations will go well so that the perpetrators will be brought to book.”
Source/ Citi News
