A deadly clash took place last Saturday in the Ashanti region between young people from Tontokrom and security guards from Asanko Gold. This led to the deaths of three people. The Security Council of the Southern District of Amansia (DISEC) summoned the leaders of Asanko Gold

Security guards at the mining company allegedly fired shots that resulted in the death of a resident. The District Executive (DCE) indicated that “there is a clash between the private security of Asanko and that of the residents of the city and there was a gunfire from the private security which unfortunately affected one of the residents of the

In reality, the incident occurred following a demonstration organized by residents on Friday, demanding the creation of a community mining program to resolve ongoing conflicts.

The bodies of the deceased were deposited in the morgue at Saint-Martin Hospital, Agroyesum, for preservation and autopsy.