The suspects
The Savannah Regional Police Intelligence Department has arrested 22 Togolese nationals suspected of engaging in illegal mining activities within the West Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region.
According to a police report, the arrest was made today when a team of police officers intercepted a Kia truck with registration number BA 223-12 driven by suspect Abdul Majeed Yakubu.
The Police report indicated that upon interrogation, the occupants stated that they were nationals of Togo and were travelling to Tuntumba, a known illegal mining community, with the intention of engaging in galamsey activities.
The suspects are currently in police custody and are expected to be handed over to the Ghana Immigration Service for the necessary immigration and legal processes.
FROM Eric Kombat, Damongo