In a disturbing incident in Denkyira-Obuasi, a young man was reportedly assaulted by galamseyers after allegedly attempting to steal gold from their mining site.
According to eyewitnesses, the victim was confronted by the galamseyers while allegedly attempting to steal gold from their operation.
In response, the galamseyers allegedly lashed out at the young man, inflicting injuries to his face and body.
The incident highlights the escalating tensions surrounding illegal mining activities in the area, with confrontations between miners and alleged intruders becoming increasingly common.
The video was shared on social media with many reacting to it.
See video and reaction:
A young man l@shed in the face by Denkyira-Obuasi galamseyers after allegedly attempting to steal gold from their site. pic.twitter.com/TDKfl0R3ii
— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) April 25, 2024
Big Kay – Are they lashing him because of common gold?
Abaa – The galamsey is happening right behind backyard of some residents house. Wont they be affected? Are there no police in the town or what?
Believa – if u no fear anything aa Denkyira- Buasi u want go steal eii
forextrader – This people they are heartless oo
Suceess – Denkyira Obuasi err we for use the whole town for poultry fam or Zoo if this be true cos eeii
stormzy – Denkyira Obuasi again?? These people don’t like peace hm
Eleiizabeth – See how they’ve destroyed the land oh
Prince – So they see how it feels like when ur item is stolen hmmm wei
Blue Boy – No be captain Mahama ihn people be that
wiked millionaire – Thief dey beat thief
John Mahama – I can see “mob Justice” is in their DNA
