The Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeyo Dr. Agyemang Badu II, has stepped up efforts to clamp down on illegal mining activities on Dormaa stool lands. His specially formed anti-galamsey task force carried out fresh operations at Subrikrom, where three suspected illegal miners were arrested and handed over to the Ghana Police Service for further investigation.
During the swoop, the task force also seized water-pumping machines and mining equipment believed to have been used in unlawful operations. According to the Dormaahene, these arrests form part of a broader strategy to rid the Dormaa area of illegal miners whose activities are destroying farmlands, rivers, and forest reserves.
Dr. Agyemang Badu II emphasized that there will be zero tolerance for galamseyers on Dormaa stool lands. He warned individuals and groups still engaging in the act to desist immediately, stressing that both traditional authority and state security agencies will deal firmly with offenders.
The traditional ruler also urged residents to support the campaign by reporting illegal activities rather than shielding perpetrators. He noted that protecting the environment is crucial for the survival of future generations, and pledged his continued commitment to safeguarding Dormaa lands from destructive mining practices.
He further called on government institutions, environmental agencies, and civil society groups to collaborate with traditional leaders in the fight against galamsey. According to him, collective action is needed to restore degraded lands and protect vital water bodies that are under severe threat from illegal mining.