Five Killed in Shooting During Peace Talks at Asiyaw Sand Mining Site
Shootout Shatters Peace Efforts in Asiyaw, Leaving Five Dead Amid Growing Tensions Over Illegal Sand Mining
- Five killed in a shooting at a sand mining site in Asiyaw
- Farmers and residents had been protesting the destruction of crops
- Armed assailants, allegedly acting on the orders of a local figure
A deadly shooting at a sand mining site in Asiyaw has claimed the lives of at least five individuals during a peace negotiation aimed at addressing the escalating issue of illegal sand extraction.
The shooting unfolded as farmers and residents, frustrated by the devastating impact of illegal sand mining on their crops—such as pawpaw, cassava, and maize—gathered to discuss potential solutions.
The Adonteng division boundary chief of the Akuapem Traditional area and his delegation arrived at the site in response to local concerns over the environmental damage.
However, their peace efforts were violently disrupted when armed assailants, reportedly acting under the influence of a local figure named Togbe and Alanyo, opened fire on the group.
The brutal attack left five dead and ignited chaos at the site, further intensifying tensions in the region.
