The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has commenced investigations into the shooting incident at Manso Keniango in the Ashanti Region.
Four people have died, and 15 others sustained various injuries following a clash involving residents of the Manso Keniango (community) in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region and personnel of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) on Wednesday.
In a statement issued on Friday (November 13), the Ministry described the development as rather unfortunate.
“The Ministry sympathizes with the affected military personnel and civilians particularly the bereaved families.The Ministry and for that matter the Sector Minister, has expressed profound concern about the development and has assured the public that every effort will be made to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.”
“The Ministry considers the safety and protection of lives very paramount and reiterates that all operations and engagements within the natural resources sector must be conducted in accordance with the law, professionalism and respect for human rights,” it said.
The Ministry appealed to the public, particularly residents of Keniango and surrounding communities, to remain calm, exercise restraint and cooperate with relevant authorities to handle the matter amicably.
