Eight persons are reported dead and several others injured after illegal miners clashed with a military detachment at one of the sites of AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine

Clash between soldiers and illegal miners at AngloGold Ashanti mine has left  seven dead, sparking protests in Obuasi.

The Member of Parliament of Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has questioned President John Dramani Mahama regarding his directive for the management of AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) to fully cover the medical expenses of the injured individuals.

Ghana President John Mahama don direct say make di police investigate one deadly clash between soldiers and residents for Aglogold Ashanti im Obuasi gold mine wey kill eight pipo.

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed the death of seven persons and injury of another after some illegal miners intruded on the Anglo Gold Ashanti mines at Obuasi in the Ashanti Region Saturday night.

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The management of AngloGold Ashanti Schools has announced the temporary closure of its institutions following escalating security concerns in Obuasi. This decision comes in the wake of incidents involving the burning of vehicles and damage to private properties, which have raised alarm in the community.

A miners' association said the victims were unarmed. The army said seven illegal miners were killed in a firefight.

AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine, in partnership with the Member of Parliament for Tarkwa-Nsuaem, Hon. Issah Salifu Taylor, has launched an ambitious $2.5 million project to construct an ultra-modern community centre in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality.

School has announced a temporary closure following escalating security concerns in the Obuasi Municipality of the Ashanti Region .

According to the military, a group of around 60 miners allegedly armed with "pump-action guns and homemade weapons" forced their way into the AngloGold Ashanti site and exchanged fire with soldiers, leading to the deadly response.