News coming in from Dome Keniago in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region indicates that three persons have allegedly been killed and one other amputated in a violent clash involving personnel of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS).
According to reports reaching 3news in Kumasi, the incident occurred when the NAIMOS team allegedly stormed Dome Keniago in an operation.
Reports indicated that in the course of the operation, violence broke out, leading to the alleged killing of three persons and the amputation of one other person.
Chief of the town, Nana Obeng Mensah Ababio who spoke to the media, said the incident has thrown the entire Dome Keniago community into a state of fear, panic and mourning.
He alleged that the NAIMOS are after his life as he is currently at a hideout.
The residents are calling on the government, the Inspector General of Police and the leadership of NAIMOS to immediately investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to book.
Our news team is closely monitoring the situation and will bring readers further details as they emerge. NAIMOS is yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
By Benjamin Aidoo
