24/7 Anti-Illegal Mining Operation Launched By Ashanti Regional Task Force
Ashanti Regional Security Coordinator, has begun a 24-hour joint operation with the Forestry Commission.
In order to combat galamsey in forest reserves throughout the region, a special task force against it, headed by Captain (Retired) John Kwame Jabari, the acting Ashanti Regional Security Coordinator, has begun a 24-hour joint operation with the Forestry Commission.
A member of the Forestry Commission’s rapid response squad was attacked on Sunday, March 23, 2025, which prompted the action.
In his remarks on Monday, March 24, Captain Jabari underlined the necessity of heightened security measures to prevent additional devastation of the area’s natural riches.
He disclosed that in order to avoid detection, illegal miners have changed their operations to the night, which has caused the task force to operate around the clock.
We have realized that some of them mine at night after packing their machines during the day. So, we will also operate 24 hours, with teams tackling them both during the day and night,” he stated.
Captain Jabari also announced plans to invite the media and the Forestry Commission on a tour of the forest reserves to showcase reclaimed lands.
“Within the next week, we will take the media to the forest reserves to show them the areas we have reclaimed. This will provide vivid evidence rather than engaging in a social media war,” he added.
