A 24-year-old motor rider was sent to prison by the Toase District Court. He is accused of killing a person who was mining illegally.
Reports indicate the incident happened at Manso-Moseaso. This is in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti region.
The court ordered the remand of the motor rider. This allows for further police investigation into the matter.
The next court date for the suspect was not immediately available.
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of the illegal miner.