A video circulating on social media shows a man, allegedly involved in illegal mining, brandishing a gun and threatening Inspector General of Police Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.
The man dares the IGP to attempt his arrest if he has the courage.
This incident has sparked public outrage, with many Ghanaians calling for the immediate arrest of the individual involved.
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Illegal mining has left a trail of destruction across the country.
In addition to contaminating water bodies, it has devastated farmlands, particularly in cocoa-producing regions, and led to the destruction of at least 34 forest reserves.
As the country prepares for the lockdown, all eyes are on the government to respond to the escalating crisis and take the necessary steps to halt the environmental degradation threatening the nation’s water security and agricultural productivity.
As of now, the Ghana Police Service has not issued an official response to the video. Yawa News will provide updates as the story develops.
