Audio By Carbonatix The Obuasi Circuit Court has remanded into prison custody 10 illegal miners who operated under an ECG high-tension pole on the Asikasu-Obuasi Highway in the Ashanti region. The accused persons were arrested on April 29, 2026 by a police patrol team from the Jacobu District Police Command. All 10 persons, making their maiden appearances before the court presided over by His Honour Eric Danin, pleaded not guilty to the charges. They have been charged for undertaking mining operations without a licence contrary to Section 99(2A) of the Minerals and Mining Act. The accused persons, aged between 28 and 58 years, are Amadu Salifu, Obeng Emmanuel, Isaac Opoku, and Madi Akurugu. Others include Munkaila Konlan, Abdul Razak, Alex Owusu, Eric Agyei, and Gordon Ampong, as well as Kofi Opoku. Police prosecutor, Chief Inspector Godfred Salifu told the court the accused persons were arrested on Wednesday, 29th April, 2026, by a police patrol team at about 3:20 P.M. The accused persons, at the time of their arrest, had dug trenches and carried out mining operations under ECG high-tension poles at a section of the Asikasu-Obuasi Highway. According to Chief Inspector Salifu, the activities of the illegal miners could potentially plunge the entire Obuasi and Amansie areas into total blackout. He prayed the court to remand the accused persons to enable police to complete investigations after their pleas were taken. The court remanded the accused persons into prison custody to reappear on May 6, 2026. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Illegal mining Miner DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story Adamus Resources refutes illegal mining claims; says due process not followed in licence revocation 10 arrested as anti-galamsey taskforce seizes machines in Oda River Forest Reserve raid Lack of political will fuels illegal mining crisis – Awula Serwah Illegal mining fight not aggressive enough – Prof Boadi Chiefs and youth march against emerging galamsey activities in Berekum Galamsey has worsened under NDC government — Abu Jinapor CSIR Scientist urges community-driven approach to fight illegal mining ‘Tax for Galamsey’: Prosecute illegal mining enablers – Ken Ashigbey urges Mahama Salman residents call for halt to illegal mining activities 7 dead from illegal mining at Ntobroso Latest Stories 10 illegal miners remanded into prison custody for mining under ECG high-tension poles14 minutes House of Chiefs urges Ghanaian workers to commit to environmental protection36 minutes OSP saga: A legal analysis demonstrating that A-G authorization was long granted47 minutes Fifth unit at Akosombo goes live as grid recovery nears final stages52 minutes WAJESHA condemns SA xenophobic attacks, warns of growing public and mental health crisis1 hour The human face of digital finance and its hidden cost1 hour PRESEC-Legon 2020 NSMQ star Benjamin Nketsiah wins award for breast cancer detection project1 hour Banksy confirms he’s behind statue in central London1 hour Capital access takes centre stage at 3rd women in business dialogue in Kumasi1 hour Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings elected 2nd Deputy President of Pan African Parliament in South Africa2 hours Atwima Nwabiagya, GAYO sign MoU to cut reliance on Oti landfill2 hours Aboakyer Festival reflects unity, heritage and enduring leadership – MTN2 hours Former GWL MD begins constituency tour ahead of Savannah NPP chairmanship race2 hours YEA leadership engages Central Region staff, reaffirms commitment to youth empowerment and staff welfare2 hours Two dead, 2 in police custody after foiled robbery on Yapei–Tamale Highway2 hours