The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has cautioned individuals and groups against obstructing its personnel in the discharge of their duties.
This follows a confrontation at Manso Keniago in the Ashanti Region that left two officers with gunshot wounds and three civilians killed.
The Secretariat described attacks, threats and other forms of violent resistance against its operations as unacceptable, warning that such conduct would not be tolerated.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, NAIMOS said the incident occurred while its task force was transporting excavators seized during an anti-illegal mining operation to a designated location for safekeeping.
It said the personnel encountered an armed group that attempted to prevent the movement of the seized equipment.
According to the Secretariat, its officers fired warning shots to disperse the group and prevent further escalation, but two personnel sustained gunshot wounds.
NAIMOS condemned the incident and urged the public to refrain from actions that could obstruct its enforcement activities.
The Secretariat reaffirmed its commitment to combating illegal mining, saying it would continue to undertake lawful enforcement operations across the country despite acts of intimidation and resistance.