A fatal accident near the Obuasi Airport area in the Ashanti Region has claimed the life of a taskforce member of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) with four others seriously injured.
The accident which occurred on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 happened while the team was undertaking a major anti-galamsey operation aimed at curbing the menace of illegal mining within the enclave.
A statement issued by Paa Kwesi Schandorf, Media Relations Officer of the Ministry on November 19, 2025 confirming the incident, said “tragically, one member of the taskforce has been confirmed dead, while the remaining four sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving medical care.”
“The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources regrets to announce that a team of five (5) members of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) was involved in a fatal motor accident today near the Obuasi Airport area,” the statement added.
The Ministry further mourned the loss of the NAIMOS taskforce member.
The Lands Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah extended his profound sympathies to the family of the deceased and conveyed his heartfelt wishes for a swift recovery to the injured team members.
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.
