Blue Water Guard Officer Drowns During Anti-Galamsey Operation in Birim North
Officer dies in the line of duty while combating illegal mining in Birim North
- Incident highlights risks of enforcing river protection efforts.
- Blue Water Guard officer drowns during anti-galamsey operation.
- Police investigate circumstances of his death.
A Blue Water Guard officer, Adams Abubakar, has tragically drowned in a river at Akyem Amenam in the Birim North District while participating in an operation to combat illegal mining activities.
The incident occurred during a confrontation between Abubakar, aged 35, and suspected illegal miners, commonly referred to as galamsey operators. Reports indicate that he allegedly fell into the river and drowned in the course of the operation.
His body has since been retrieved and deposited at the Abirem Government Hospital mortuary, where it is being preserved pending autopsy.
Police in the area have launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the officer’s death and to ascertain whether any other individuals were involved.
The Blue Water Guard initiative is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to protect Ghana’s rivers from pollution caused by illegal mining.
The death of Adams Abubakar underscores the growing risks faced by personnel in the fight against galamsey, as authorities continue to intensify efforts to clamp down on illegal mining across the country.
