79 illegal miners who were trappded in AngloGold Ashanti’s mine shaft have successfully exited , the business has revealed.
The people who had uninvitedly entered the underground space made their way out voluntarily through the main exit. They are currently being questioned while under the custody of the Ghana Police Service.
“The individuals, who had entered the underground area without authorization, walked out of the mine through the main exit point on their own accord and are in the custody of the Ghana Police Service. No injuries were reported,” AngloGold announced in a statement.
Tuesday, after the illegal miners who had exited the mine shaft were apprehended, a group of armed military and police men was sent in to restore order.
The youngsters surrounded the Obuasi police station in an effort to get the release of their friends who had been trapped in the mine shaft and later taken into custody.
AngloGold thanked the Police and Military team for upholding peace and order in a statement.
Tuesday, after the illegal miners who had exited the mine shaft were apprehended, a group of armed military and police men was sent in to restore order.
The youngsters surrounded the Obuasi police station in an effort to get the release of their friends who had been trapped in the mine shaft and later taken into custody.
AngloGold thanked the Police and Military team for upholding peace and order in a statement.
“Following our previous statement issued on 30 May 2023, an additional 79 unauthorized individuals safely exited the Obuasi Gold mine underground yesterday.
“The individuals, who had entered the underground area without authorization, walked out of the mine through the main exit point of their own accord and are in the custody of the Ghana Police Service. No injuries were reported.
“We are grateful for the collaborative efforts of our security personnel, and the police in ensuring the safe and orderly exit of these individuals. It is important to reiterate that the main exit ramp from the mine, which is remote from the currently active working areas of the mine, remains open allowing any unauthorized persons underground to exit at any time.
“Those who may still be underground are strongly encouraged to utilize the designated exit points, where public security personnel remain on standby.
Our primary focus continues to be the safety and security of our workers and community people, and AngloGold Ashanti Ghana is prepared to offer any help needed by the authorities to ensure the safe exit of any uninvited individuals underground.
