Audio By Carbonatix
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has ordered the immediate transfer of all Police Commanders stationed in mining areas as part of intensified efforts to curb illegal mining, also known as galamsey.
Speaking during an engagement with Imams and Zongo Chiefs in Kumasi, the Minister stressed the government’s commitment to tackling the menace, which has devastated water bodies and farmlands across the country.
“I have ordered the IGP to transfer all Police Commanders in all mining areas and send in new ones. So if you are a regional, divisional, or district police commander serving in mining areas, you will be changed with immediate effect,” he declared.
He further stated that the new officers deployed to these areas would be strictly monitored and assessed based on their performance.
“The new ones we are taking there will be transferred after three months if they don’t perform. We will keep making changes till we see results,” he emphasised.
Latest Stories
-
Firefighters subdue blaze at Accra’s Tudu, officials warn of busy fire season ahead
16 minutes -
New Year’s Luv FM Family Party in the park ends in grand style at Rattray park
20 minutes -
Mahama targets digital schools, universal healthcare, and food self-sufficiency in 2026
27 minutes -
Ghana’s global image boosted by our world-acclaimed reset agenda – Mahama
48 minutes -
Full text: Mahama’s New Year message to the nation
49 minutes -
The foundation is laid; now we accelerate and expand in 2026 – Mahama
1 hour -
There is no NPP, CPP nor NDC Ghana, only one Ghana – Mahama
1 hour -
Eduwatch praises education financing gains but warns delays, teacher gaps could derail reforms
1 hour -
Kusaal Wikimedians take local language online in 14-day digital campaign
2 hours -
Stop interfering in each other’s roles – Bole-Bamboi MP appeals to traditional rulers for peace
2 hours -
Playback: President Mahama addressed the nation in New Year message
3 hours -
Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union call for strong work ethics, economic participation in 2026 new year message
5 hours -
Crossover Joy: Churches in Ghana welcome 2026 with fire and faith
5 hours -
Traffic chaos on Accra–Kumasi Highway leaves hundreds stranded as diversions gridlock
5 hours -
Luv FM Family Party in the Park: Hundreds of families flock to Luv FM family party as more join the queue in excitement
5 hours