Reports emerging from Bole in the Savannah Region suggest that soldiers sent to a galamsey area have allegedly brutalised the Vice Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Yakubu Mahama.
The incident is linked to the deployment of soldiers purportedly to protect Chinese nationals involved in illegal mining activities in the region.
The altercation began when Yakubu Mahama reportedly sought a meeting with the leader of the military team. Tensions escalated into a scuffle between the soldiers and the NPP Vice Regional Chairman.
According to Citinewsroom, witnesses reported that the situation worsened when Mahama’s brother called the NPP Secretary for Bole-Bamboi. The secretary arrived at the Bole Police Station accompanied by a group of young men, which reportedly intensified the conflict.
According to sources, the soldiers responded with gunfire and allegedly assaulted the NPP Vice Regional Chairman during the confrontation. Mahama’s brother issued a stern warning to the soldiers, asserting that such actions would not be tolerated.
Further details regarding the incident remain unclear, and calls for an investigation into the actions of the soldiers have been made.
The involvement of Chinese nationals in illegal mining continues to be a contentious issue, with accusations of complicity and protection by certain military personnel.