Arson Attacks Plague Amenfi Central Mining Communities, Leaving Miners in Despair
Amenfi Central, Ghana – A troubling wave of arson attacks on mining equipment in the Amenfi Central District has thrown both legal and illegal miners into a state of fear and economic uncertainty. Unidentified individuals are reportedly setting fire to excavators and other vital machinery under the cover of darkness, crippling mining operations and threatening the livelihoods of hundreds. The motive behind these coordinated attacks remains unknown, deepening anxiety among miners and prompting urgent calls for government intervention. One of the most recent incidents occurred in Wassa Ankwaso, where several machines were torched. The increasing frequency of such attacks has created a climate of fear and frustration, particularly among miners who insist they are following environmental and legal guidelines. “We are not mining near any rivers or water bodies, and we cover every pit after work,” said Chairman Daniel, a spokesperson for the affected miners. “We don’t understand ...