NAIMOS Arrests 10 for Illegal Mining as NADMO Provides Critical Relief to 86 Disaster Victims

State agencies across Ghana have intensified operations to uphold the rule of law and provide humanitarian support to vulnerable citizens. In a major crackdown on environmental degradation, the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) apprehended ten individuals involved in illicit mining in the Savannah Region. Simultaneously, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has stepped in to support 86 residents in the Asokore-Mampong Municipality who were displaced or affected by recent natural and man-made disasters. These interventions reflect a broader governmental push to balance law enforcement with social welfare across various regions.

The NAIMOS operation took place in Kpali between August 25 and August 27, 2026. Working alongside the Northern Command of the Ghana Army and the Ghana Police Service, the secretariat conducted a targeted raid following an intensive reconnaissance mission. The ten suspects arrested comprise three Chinese nationals and seven Ghanaians. Security forces also successfully impounded significant equipment used in the illegal activities, including two excavators, a Toyota Hilux vehicle, and three firearms. This operation forms part of a larger strategy to dismantle makeshift mining structures and secure heavy machinery used in the destruction of forest reserves and water bodies.

In the Ashanti Region, the Asokore-Mampong Municipal office of NADMO responded to a different kind of crisis by distributing relief items to 86 individuals impacted by fire and flooding. Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) Mr. Ben Abdullah Alhassan led the distribution of essential supplies, including mattresses, rice, and cooking oil. The intervention comes at a critical time, as the municipality recorded 20 fire outbreaks between January and August 2026 alone. Mr. Alhassan used the occasion to stress the urgent need for community-wide disaster preparedness and fire prevention measures to safeguard lives and property.

These developments highlight the ongoing challenges facing local and national authorities in balancing resource protection with social stability. While NAIMOS continues its vigilance against illegal mining to prevent long-term ecological damage, NADMO’s efforts serve as a reminder of the immediate human cost of environmental and safety lapses. Both agencies have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining their respective mandates, ensuring that perpetrators of illegal acts are brought to justice while the most vulnerable in society receive the necessary state support during times of hardship.