A/R: 3-Year-Old Boy’s Body Found in Dangerous Galamsey Pit at Atobease
A family’s worst nightmare becomes a reality as the community grapples with the loss of a young life
- The child went missing on January 16 and was discovered in an abandoned galamsey pit on January 17
- Local officials question whether the boy’s death was accidental or the result of foul play
- Authorities are working to secure dangerous mining pits in the area to prevent further incidents
The child, whohad been missing since January 16, 2025, was tragically discovered dead in an illegal mining pit, just a few meters from the community, at dawn on January 17. The discovery came after a thorough search by family members, local residents, and the police.
Assembly Member for the Atobease Electoral Area, Samuel Yeboah, expressed concerns over the possibility of foul play, casting doubt on the idea that the child had drowned. Investigations are now underway to uncover the true cause of death.
This incident is not the first of its kind in the area, with Yeboah revealing that abandoned mining pits have previously been a cause for concern.
He assured the community that efforts are being made to reclaim and secure these hazardous sites to prevent further tragedies.
The child’s body has been sent to the morgue as police continue their inquiries.
