Soldiers allegedly protecting illegal Chinese miners brutalise Npp regional vice chair
Soldiers have reportedly brutalised persons after being deployed to settle galamsey-related disputes. According to unverified sources, these military men were working in favour of illegal Chinese miners who needed to be arrested rather than protected.
Deployed soldiers get confronted.
JoyNews reported that Yakubu Mahama, the vice regional chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), is said to have been brutalised by some troops stationed in a galamsey area in Bole, Savannah Region.
According to reports, the soldiers were dispatched to guard Chinese nationals who were mining illegally in the area. Yakubu Mahama allegedly asked to meet with the team leader, which led to a dispute.
Yakubu Mahama’s brother called the NPP Secretary for Bole-Bamboi as the altercation got more heated, and the secretary showed up at the Bole Police Station accompanied by a gang of young men. According to reports, this intervention made things worse. The troops allegedly opened fire and attacked Yakubu Mahama during the subsequent pandemonium.
The interaction resulted in injuries for the NPP Vice Regional Chairman. In response, the soldiers received a severe warning from Yakubu Mahama’s brother, telling them that such behaviour would not be allowed going forward.
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