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Two personnel of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) have sustained gunshot wounds following a confrontation with an armed group during an anti-illegal mining operation at Manso Keniago in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region.
The incident occurred on Wednesday (November 11), while a NAIMOS task force was transporting excavators seized during an operation to a designated location for safekeeping.
According to a statement issued by NAIMOS, the personnel encountered an armed mob which allegedly attempted to obstruct the movement of the seized excavators.
The task force reportedly fired warning shots to deter the group and prevent further escalation of the confrontation. However, two of the personnel sustained gunshot wounds during the incident.
NAIMOS condemned the attack and warned individuals and groups against obstructing its personnel in the performance of their duties.
The Secretariat said attacks, threats and violent resistance against its operations were unacceptable, adding that it would continue to undertake enforcement operations across the country despite attempts to intimidate its personnel.
