Obuasi Clash: Families Mourn as Seven Miners are Laid to Rest
Their bodies were released to their families for Islamic burial
- Dozens of grieving families gathered at the Obuasi Government Hospital
- Their bodies were released to their families for Islamic burial
- The burial ceremony drew large crowds, reflecting the community's deep anger and sorrow
Dozens of grieving families gathered at the Obuasi Government Hospital in the Ashanti Region on Monday to mourn the loss of seven miners killed during a violent confrontation with the military.
The victims, suspected of being illegal miners, lost their lives during the clash at an abandoned concession owned by AngloGold Ashanti.
Their bodies were released to their families for Islamic burial, with a mass burial ceremony held on the hospital grounds, where the Obuasi Chief Imam led the prayers.
The miners are believed to have breached a security fence at one of AngloGold Ashanti’s abandoned sites and were confronted by military personnel guarding the area. The tragic incident has left the families of the deceased devastated.
Two of the victims, identified as non-Muslims, remain at the morgue. Medical officers are expected to conduct autopsies on their bodies, with the results to be forwarded to the police and ultimately submitted to the President as part of an ongoing investigation.
The burial ceremony drew large crowds, reflecting the community’s deep anger and sorrow over the events that led to the deaths.
Locals have called for a thorough and impartial investigation, demanding accountability and measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
In response to the mounting tensions, security in Obuasi has been heightened following the burial of the miners.
