25-Year-Old Man drowns in galamsey pit at Denkyira Brofoyedu

A 25-year-old man, identified as Godfred Bobi, has died in a ”galamsay” pit at Denkyira Brofoyedu in the Central Region.

Information gathered indicates that he and several other illegal miners entered the ”galamsey” site to mine for gold however, it is unclear how Bobi fell into the pit, which is full of water.

According to the information gathered, nine people had already died in the ”galamsey” pit within one week.

Residents suspect these people were killed and intentionally dumped into the pit by their killers.

The kyidomhene of Denkyira Brofoyedu, Francis Gyebi Dacosta, says he suspects foul play and has accused the concession owner, alleging that he sent machomen to kill the Bobi and dump him in the pit.

He is demanding justice for the victims, urging the authorities to hold the concession owner accountable if the allegations of foul play are proven true.

He argued that this incident highlights the dangers associated with illegal mining activities and the need for stricter regulations and enforcement.

Meanwhile, the concession owner has been arrested by Dunkwa-on-Offin Divisional Police Command for investigation and the body of the deceased has been deposited at Dunkwa Municipal Government Hospital for autopsy and preservation.