The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang has condemned the violent confrontation at Kyebi Zongo which involved a joint Military and Police team and a group of miners.
The violent confrontation resulted in the shooting and injury of a young man.
In a statement issued on Sunday, July 12, the MP said his office had taken note of a viral video showing the incident, which is said to have occurred on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
He described the development as deeply troubling and condemned all forms of violence and brutality that threaten the safety of residents.
“I am deeply saddened by this development and wish to unequivocally condemn every form of violence and brutality that endangers the lives and safety of the people of Abuakwa South,” the statement said.
The MP noted that the full circumstances surrounding the incident have not yet been officially established, but stressed that no community should be subjected to such scenes of violence.
According to the statement, the injured victim is currently receiving treatment at the Kyebi Government Hospital.
The MP extended his best wishes for the victim’s full and speedy recovery on behalf of the people of the constituency.
He further appealed to residents, especially the youth, to remain calm and avoid any actions that could escalate tensions while investigations are ongoing.
“I wish to appeal to all residents of Abuakwa South, particularly the youth, to remain calm, exercise restraint and allow the appropriate state institutions to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident,” he stated.
The legislator also called on the relevant security authorities to undertake a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation to establish the facts and ensure that justice is served.
“Let us remain united, protect one another, and work together in the interest of Abuakwa South,” the statement added.
Background
One person has been shot in the leg following a violent confrontation between a joint Military and Police team and a group of miners at Kyebi Zongo in the Abuakwa South Municipality of the Eastern Region.
The security personnel, believed to be attached to the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), reportedly opened fire during the confrontation, which occurred on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The injured person is currently receiving treatment at the Kibi Government Hospital.
The circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear, but information gathered by Citinewsroom indicates that a group of youth engaged in mining activities at the site had blocked the access road to prevent security personnel from entering.
The youth allegedly accused the security team of selective enforcement, claiming officers bypassed other mining sites before targeting theirs. Aggrieved miners reportedly argued that other individuals engaged in similar illegal mining activities elsewhere had been left untouched, leading them to accuse the security personnel of favouritism.
