The Savannah Regional Police Intelligence Department has arrested twenty-two (22) Togolese nationals for their alleged involvement in illegal mining activities within the West Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region.
The arrest was carried out on Thursday, January 23, 2026, when a police intelligence team intercepted a Kia truck with registration number BA 223-12 during a routine operation. The vehicle was being driven by one Abdul Majeed Yakubu, who is currently assisting police with investigations.
According to police sources, preliminary interrogation revealed that the occupants of the vehicle identified themselves as nationals of Togo. They reportedly admitted that they were travelling to Tuntumba, a community noted for illegal mining activities, with the intention of engaging in galamsey operations.
All twenty-two suspects are currently in police custody. The Ghana Police Service has indicated that the suspects will be handed over to the Ghana Immigration Service to undergo the appropriate immigration and legal procedures in accordance with Ghanaian law.
Police say investigations into the case are ongoing, and the public will be duly informed as further developments emerge.
The Ghana Police Service has reiterated its commitment to combating illegal mining and protecting the country’s natural resources, while urging the public to support security agencies by providing credible information to aid enforcement efforts.
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