The Savannah Region Minister, Saeed Muhazu Jibril, has stated 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 in progress.
This update comes after receiving a recent 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.
Recalling the media briefing held on Friday, July 21, by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, he reiterated the government’s strong commitment to combat the surge in illegal mining activities (galamsey) along the Black Volta River.
The efforts have already yielded positive results, with areas like Jama, Jugboi, and Bamboi in the Savannah Region successfully cleared of illegal miners.
The Minister further assured the public that the Ministerial Coordinating Committee on illegal mining remains resolute in stopping illegal mining activities along major rivers and water bodies. These areas have been designated as ‘Red Zones’ by the Government in its efforts to curb illegal mining.