Tontokrom Clashes: Lands Ministry Promises To Clampdown Perpetrators
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The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has assured residents of Manso Tontokrom of ensuring total peace amidst bringing the perpetrators to book.
In a press release to authenticate the position of the Ministry about the alleged Asanko Mines Macho men clashes with residents, the Ministry believes it will every possible structure to bring peace in Tontokrom.
This is the full statement of the press release:
PRESS RELEASE
RE: TONTOKROM COMMUNITY – ASANKO GOLD MINE CLASH
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has received disturbing reports of a clash between some residents of Manso Tontokrom and Security Personnel of Asanko Gold Mine Limited, in the Amansie South District in the Ashanti Region, which resulted in three (3) deaths.
The Ministry is currently investigating the matter in collaboration with the appropriate security authorities.
The public is hereby assured that the perpetrators of such acts will be dealt with according to the laws of the Republic if found culpable.
However, Calm has currently been restored at the mine site and in the community. We, therefore, commend the DISEC for their continuous support in ensuring peace within the confines of Tontokrom.
The Ministry urges all the stakeholders in and around Tontokrom to remain calm as we look comprehensively into the matter.
Moreover, cooperation is needed at this stage, by all and sundry to mitigate further occurrences of such heinous acts.
Thank you.
Signed
Public Relations Unit
