Two demonstrators have reportedly been shot dead on Wednesday, December 31, in Abosso near Tarkwa, during a police operation to disperse residents protesting the alleged handing over of a gangway illegal mining (galamsey) site to Chinese operators.
The Western Central Regional Police Command in Tarkwa told Channel One News that the incident has not yet been officially confirmed.
However, Louis Afful, Deputy NADMO Director for Prestea-Huni-Valley Municipality, confirmed to Channel One News that he witnessed the two individuals being shot. He said the victims have since been taken to the morgue at Tarkwa Government Hospital.
“This morning a Police Patrol Squad came to town to fire warning shots. As I speak, two people have lost their lives. The community members have also blocked the road,” he said.
