Two personnel of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) have sustained gunshot wounds following a confrontation with an armed mob 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, 2026, while the NAIMOS Task Force was transporting excavators seized during the operation to a designated location for safekeeping.
According to NAIMOS, the personnel encountered an armed mob that attempted to forcibly obstruct the movement of the seized equipment.
The Secretariat said its officers fired warning shots to deter the mob and prevent the situation from escalating.
“Faced with the hostile situation, the NAIMOS personnel fired warning shots in an attempt to deter the mob and prevent a further escalation of the confrontation,” the statement said.
However, two personnel sustained gunshot wounds during the confrontation.
NAIMOS condemned the attack and cautioned individuals and groups against obstructing its personnel in the performance of their duties.
“NAIMOS strongly condemns this act of aggression and cautions individuals and groups against obstructing its personnel in the lawful discharge of their duties,” the statement said.
The Secretariat further warned that attacks, threats and other forms of violent resistance against its operations would not be tolerated.
“Attacks, threats, and other forms of violent resistance against its operations are unacceptable and will not be tolerated,” the statement added.
NAIMOS reaffirmed its commitment to combating illegal mining and said it would continue to undertake enforcement operations across the country despite acts of intimidation and resistance.
Read the statement below:
