Dormaahene Leads Major Crackdown on Illegal Mining in Dormaa
The Dormaahene, Osaagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr. Agyemang Badu II, has spearheaded a decisive operation against illegal mining activities in the Dormaa Traditional Area as part of renewed efforts to protect the environment and safeguard community livelihoods.
In collaboration with the Dormaa Anti-Galamsey Task Force and traditional leaders, the operation was carried out in Dormaa-Akwamu, Akontanim, and Kobedi areas identified as emerging hotspots for illegal mining. The task force arrested three suspects and seized seven water-pumping machines, as well as other mining equipment used for the unlawful activities.
The suspects and confiscated items were handed over to the police for further investigation and prosecution, marking what local leaders described as a critical step in enforcing the law and deterring others engaged in galamsey.
Osaagyefo Dr. Agyemang Badu II emphasized that illegal mining continues to pose grave threats to farmlands, rivers, and forests, which sustain the lives of thousands of residents. He warned that his office, in partnership with security agencies, would intensify monitoring and crackdowns to ensure that Dormaa does not become a safe haven for illegal miners.
The Dormaahene further called on residents to support the fight by providing information on suspicious activities, stressing that protecting the environment is a collective duty. He added that traditional leaders remain committed to safeguarding the interests of future generations by confronting galamsey head-on.
Community members and opinion leaders who witnessed the operation expressed strong support for the crackdown, noting that unchecked galamsey has already caused significant environmental damage in parts of the Bono Region.
