Savannah Regional Minister, Hon. Saeed Muhazu Jibril, has confirmed that the joint operation involving the Military, the Regional Security Council, and the Minerals Commission to eliminate illegal miners on the Black Volta is still ongoing.
The update came after he received a report from the Six Infantry Battalion of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), the Savannah Regional Security Council, and the Minerals Commission on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
The Government’s determination to crack down on illegal mining activities (galamsey) on the River was previously highlighted by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, during a media briefing on Friday, July 21st, 2023.
According to reports, progress has been made, and areas such as Jama, Jugboi, and Bamboi in the Savannah Region have been successfully cleared of illegal miners.
The Minister reaffirmed the commitment of the Ministerial Coordinating Committee on illegal mining to halt such activities along major rivers and water bodies, which have been designated as ‘Red Zones’ by the Government.
The efforts aim to curb the detrimental impact of illegal mining on the environment and natural resources in the region.