Lance Corporal Morris Addae, a member of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations task force, has recovered from a gunshot injury. He was shot in the thigh during an operation earlier this year.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in Dormaa Central. Unknown individuals opened fire on the task force.

NAIMOS soldiers were conducting operations aimed at curbing illegal mining activities known as galamsey.

The injury sustained by L/Cpl Addae was to his thigh.

He has now successfully completed his recovery period.

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat confirmed his full recovery.

Further details about the investigation into the shooting were not immediately available.