The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat NAIMOS has denied any involvement in a shooting incident. The incident reportedly led to the death of a young man at Akyem Hemang in the Eastern Region.
NAIMOS issued a statement on Friday, August 28, 2026. The statement described the allegations linking its personnel to the death as untrue.
The Secretariat stressed that its operations were not present in the Akyem Hemang area on the day of the alleged incident. NAIMOS stated it did not conduct any activities there.
Further details about the shooting and the identity of the deceased have not been officially released by the police.
The Ghana Police Service is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. Authorities have not yet named any suspects.