A police operation at a Newmont mining site at Ntotroso in the Ahafo Region on Wednesday night resulted in the death of three persons.
According to the police, the operation follows an attempted breach of security at the mining site by some persons to allegedly steal gold.
“During the operation to contain the situation, the Police confronted the suspects, leading to the death of three persons and injuries to four others,” the statement said.
The statement added that the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, worked on the phone with the Regional Police team to engage community leaders and the youth throughout the night till Thursday morning to stabilize the situation adding that “there has been no reprisal attacks or escalation of the situation in the community.”
A special investigation team from Accra has been sent to the area to investigate the incident whilst a reinforcement team has also been sent to the community to help ensure that there is peace, security, law and order.
The statement urged the public to remain calm as the Police continue to work to ensure law and order prevail.