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Obuasi mine deaths: President orders investigations
President John Dramani Mahama has ordered investigations into the unfortunate incident in Obuasi that claimed about eight lives.
“The Government wishes to express deep regret over the tragic loss of up to eight (8) lives, said to be ilegal miners, following a violent clash at a mining site in Obuasi,” the government noted in a statement.
In response to the unfortunate incident, President John Dramani Mahama has ordered an immediate investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the clashes and ensure that any individuals found to have acted unlawfully are brought to justice
The government has meanwhile asked the management of Anglo-Gold Ashanti to bear the medical expenses of the injured individuals fully and to facilitate the burial arrangements for those who have lost their lives.
The security agencies have also been tasked to take prompt action to restore peace in the area and implement measures to prevent similar occurrences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme