A video circulating on the internet depicts an illegal mining site where illegal miners resorted to extreme measures by digging a pit in an attempt to bury alive a suspected thief they apprehended at the site.
The incident unfolded under the cover of night as the miners caught the alleged thief in the act of trying to steal their processed gold ore.
The tense situation escalated quickly as the panicked suspect, held at gunpoint by the miners, found himself facing the horrifying prospect of being buried alive.
Unable to contain his fear and desperation, the suspect broke down in tears, pleading for help amidst the dire circumstances.
Despite efforts by authorities to crack down on illegal mining activities, Illegal mining, also known as galamsey, has long been a pressing issue in Ghana, with its detrimental effects on the environment, economy, and social fabric of affected communities.
Watch video below:
Illegal miners (galamseyers) dug a pit in an attempt to buřy al!ve a thief they caught at the site at night while trying to steal their processed gold ore. The panicked suspect, held at gunpo!nt, couldn't hold back his tears as he cried for help. pic.twitter.com/2sMXaJFL6R
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