The Secretary to the Manso Keniago Chief, Christopher Berko, has alleged that members of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) threatened to shoot the chief before leaving the community following Wednesday’s deadly confrontation.
According to him, the situation resulted in further destruction at the chief’s palace, with some sub-chiefs allegedly assaulted during the incident.
Speaking on GhanAkoma hosted by Sir John, Mr Berko claimed that six people had died as of Thursday morning, while several others sustained injuries.
He further alleged that almost everything at the palace had been destroyed during the confrontation.
“The NAIMOS threatened that they would want to shoot the Manso Keniago chief before they leave the community,” he stated.
Mr Berko also expressed concern over the destruction at the palace and the alleged assault on the traditional leaders.
The allegations come after a confrontation between residents of Manso Keniago and NAIMOS operatives on Wednesday, which reportedly resulted in multiple deaths and injuries.
By Emmanuel Owusu
