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The Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Professor Nana Ama Klutse, has revealed that her team was forced to flee for their lives during a raid on an illegal mining site near Obuasi. The team, which included journalists, was attacked by heavily armed galamseyers, and their military escort refused to engage, citing overwhelming odds.
According to Professor Klutse, the team had stopped to investigate an illegal mining operation when they were confronted by a group of armed men. “We had the military with us, and the national security was also with us, but then we saw that we couldn’t exchange fire or fight them, so we had to run for our lives,” she said.
In the chaos that ensued, the team’s convoy was involved in a head-on collision with a truck carrying pipes for galamsey operations. Several people, including journalists and EPA staff, were injured, with one person suffering a broken thigh.
Professor Klutse has appealed to medical personnel to provide special attention to the injured, stating that they were on national duty when the incident occurred. “We thank God that we all have our lives now. It is just unfortunate that we have some injuries,” she said.
The incident highlights the dangers faced by those combating illegal mining in Ghana and the need for increased support and protection for those working to protect the environment.
