A 12-year-old orphan who attended Boadua Presby Junior High School (JHS) 1 passed away after falling into an illegal mining pit known as a galamsey close to his home in the Eastern Region’s Boadua suburb of Akwatia.
His corpses have been placed at the Akwatia morgue of St. Dominic Catholic Church.
The tragic incident occurred early on March 6, 2025, Ghana’s 68th Independence Day celebrations.
Some people continue to mine indiscriminately and illegally in Akwatia, Kade, Oda, Asamankese, Kyebi, Ayensuanor, and other communities despite repeated calls from civil society organizations (CSOs) and the presidency to stop the nation’s illegal mining activities. Armed and operating with impunity, these galamsey operators aim to confront authorities about the damaging activities that pose serious environmental problems.
