The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources is mourning the death of a taskforce member of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) who died in an accident on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
A statement issued by Paa Kwesi Schandorf, Media Relations Officer of the Ministry on November 19, 2025 regrettably announced that a team of five (5) members of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) was involved in a fatal motor accident near the Obuasi Airport area.
The incident occurred while the team was undertaking a major anti-galamsey operation aimed at curbing the menace of illegal mining within the enclave.
The statement said tragically, one member of the taskforce was confirmed dead, while the remaining four sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving medical care.
“The Minister extends his profound sympathies to the family of our fallen colleague and conveys his heartfelt wishes for a swift recovery to the injured team members,” the statement noted.
The Ministry has initiated a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
“We remain steadfast in our commitment to safeguarding the welfare of all frontline personnel and will ensure they receive the utmost support and care,” the statement concluded.
