A police officer with the anti-galamsey task force lost his life after drowning in River Sui in the Sefwi Bodi District of the Western North Region.
The unfortunate incident happened on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.
The deceased officer, Corporal Nuhu Abubakar, was part of a team on an anti-galamsey operation at Sefwi Amoaya in the district.
A statement issued by the police said investigations into the circumstances leading to his death have already begun.
“Preliminary report indicates that the deceased Police Corporal together with a Police team was on anti-Illegal Mining Operation duty around the River Sui when the unfortunate incident happened,” the statement said.
The police used the opportunity to express their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, colleagues and the service as a whole.
“In line with our standard operating procedure and tradition, further details will be shared after the family of the deceased officer has been properly informed,” it said.