Galamsey Menace: Kyebi under Siege as Notorious Kingpin Eric Antwi wreaks havoc, Taskforce unleashes violence and intimidation

*Galamsey Menace: Kyebi under Siege as Notorious Kingpin Eric Antwi wreaks havoc, Taskforce unleashes violence and intimidation*

A disturbing report has emerged from Kyebi, where a notorious galamsey kingpin, Eric Antwi, has been accused of organizing a taskforce to attack mining sites in the area.

Antwi, a bodyguard to former President Akuffo-Addo, has been implicated in the destruction of water bodies and illegal mining activities, including mining at the backyard of the former President’s residence.

According to eyewitnesses, Antwi’s taskforce, comprised of okyeman taskforce members and thugs, has been seizing excavators, extorting money from miners, and engaging in violent clashes at mining sites in Kyebi. The situation has raised concerns about the safety of miners and the environmental impact of galamsey activities in the area.

An eyewitness, Emmanuel Mensah, has come forward with a recorded voice note detailing the events that unfolded last night at Kyebi. Mensah’s account paints a disturbing picture of violence and intimidation, and highlights the need for urgent action to address the galamsey menace in the area.

The incident has sparked fears of a repeat of the Anglogold disaster, and has raised questions about the effectiveness of measures to combat galamsey in Ghana.

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