Twelve Alleged Illegal Miners Remanded for Damaging Critical Railway Line
The Tarkwa Circuit Court has remanded twelve individuals into police custody for their alleged involvement in an illegal mining operation that caused significant damage to the vital Takoradi–Nsuta railway line.
The accused are facing a series of serious charges, including conspiracy to commit a crime, undertaking mining operations without a license, and causing unlawful damage to the strategic transport infrastructure.
The twelve individuals brought before the court are:
1. Dennis Adom
2. Alex Kofi Acquah
3. Kwame Simon
4. Isaac Arhin
5. Larri Koku
6. Lambon Moyisi
7. Ali Asoma
8. Nurudeen Kobina
9. Jude Azumah
10. Yendari Mombe
11. Jonathan Ayamdor
12. Daniel Combat
During today's proceedings, the court did not take the pleas of the accused. This procedural step is pending the receipt of formal advice from the Office of the Attorney General, to which the complete case docket has been forwarded for review.
Presiding Judge, Her Ladyship Hathia Ama Manu, ordered the suspects to be remanded for a period of two weeks. The case has been adjourned, and the twelve accused are scheduled to reappear before the court on October 22, 2025.
The remand underscores the gravity of the alleged offences, particularly the damage inflicted upon the Takoradi-Nsuta railway, a key artery for the transport of freight, including manganese, and a component of the country's broader rail network. Incidents of this nature disrupt economic activity and pose a threat to national infrastructure.
The case will resume later this month as the court awaits the crucial legal guidance from the state's principal legal advisor.
Source: Nana Esi Brew Monney
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