The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has launched a reshuffle of police commanders stationed in illegal mining (galamsey) hotspots as the Ghana Police Service intensifies its crackdown on this destructive activity. This strategic move primarily targets Divisional and District Commanders in the Eastern South, Western, and Western North regions.
Described by the IGP as the first phase of a larger initiative, this reshuffle aims to inject new energy and accountability into the fight against galamsey. A police statement noted, “This reshuffle is part of a broader effort to ensure more effective policing in areas plagued by illegal mining,” emphasizing that further changes are anticipated in the coming weeks.
Below is the full statement by the police:
POLICE RESHUFFLE COMMANDERS IN GALAMSEY AREAS AS IT INTENSIFIES ITS WAR ON ILLEGAL MINING ACTIVITIES
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, in keeping with his promise to wage a relentless war on illegal mining activities (galamsey), has reshuffled police commanders in galamsey-prone areas.
This is said to be the first phase of the reshuffle exercise, as many more are expected to follow to inject fresh energy into the fight against illegal mining activities in the country.
Police commands affected include some Divisional and District Commanders mainly in the Eastern South, Western, and Western North Police Regions.
In a related development, the Ghana Police Service has made a major breakthrough in its war against illegal mining (galamsey).
A special four continuous days intelligence-led anti-galamsey operation which started on 17th April 2025 within the Samreboi enclave in the Western Region has resulted in the arrest of 47 people for illegal mining activities along the Tano River and in the Aboi, Subri, and Nimiri forests of the Western Region.
The suspects comprise 39 Ghanaians and 8 Chinese, as well as four (4) women.
Exhibits retrieved during the operation include:
- Seventeen (17) excavators
- One (1) bulldozer
- Four (4) motorbikes
- Two (2) Toyota Hilux vehicles
- One (1) Rav4 vehicle
- Four (4) pump action guns
- One (1) single barrel gun
- 54 live BB cartridges
- Eight (8) pumping machines
All the suspects are in custody and will be taken through the due process of the law.
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