Numerous grieving families assembled at the Obuasi Government Hospital in the Ashanti Region to somberly say goodbye to their loved ones who tragically lost their lives during a violent clash with the military.
Seven community members, believed to be illegal miners, who perished during the confrontation at an abandoned concession owned by AngloGold Ashanti, were handed over to their families for Islamic burial rites.
A collective burial ceremony took place on the hospital premises, with the Obuasi Chief Imam presiding over the prayers.
The miners are reported to have breached a security fence at one of AngloGold Ashanti’s abandoned concessions and were confronted by military personnel on guard. The tragic incident has left the families of the deceased mourning their loss.
Two of the victims, identified as non-Muslims, remain at the morgue.
Medical officers are expected to conduct autopsies on the two bodies and submit an official report to the police, which will be forwarded to the President as part of the ongoing investigations.
Crowds continued to gather near the burial site, reflecting the community’s deep anger and frustration over the events that led to the deaths. Locals have called for a thorough and impartial investigation, demanding accountability and measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
In response to growing tensions, security in the gold mining community has increased following the burial of the miners.
