Lance Corporal Morris Addae, serving with the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat task force, has fully recovered from a thigh wound.
He sustained the injury during an anti-galamsey operation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Unknown assailants opened fire during the operation in Dormaa Central. This resulted in Lance Corporal Addae being shot.
A police report confirmed his injury at the time.
Authorities stated that the soldier's recovery is complete. Efforts to identify and apprehend the assailants are ongoing.
The operation aimed to combat illegal mining activities in the region.