The Chief of Sefwi Elubo, Nana Anini Baffour has been picked up by the police along with his brother Kwadwo Affi in connection to illegal mining in Sefwi Elubo township in the Western North Region.
The two were arrested following Police investigation of a video circulating on social media showing illegal mining activities in some compound houses of the town.
A statement by the police said investigation has so far discovered dug-out pits from the compound leading to the bedroom of the chief’s brother.
“Four other deep dug-out pits have also been uncovered by the Police in other houses in the same vicinity.”
“Investigation has further revealed that the chief, his brother and six other suspects who are on the run are the main people behind the illegal mining activities,” the statement reads.