Police Denies Pulling out their men from AngloGold Ashanti in Obuasi

The Ashanti Regional Police Public Relation Officer, ASP Mohammed Yusif Tanko has denied claims by AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) that police in the region have pull out some of its men at Obuasi.

He said the police, contrary to AGA's claims, have rather "increased the number of our men there.”

ASP Tanko added that the police in the region are working with authorities in Obuasi to ensure peace and tranquillity.

“We have worked hand in hand with the authorities in Obuasi to ensure that there is peace and tranquillity on their concession. We have been able to do that for a very long time, we have also been able to drive all the illegal miners from the concession and we are still policing the place and providing support to protect lives and property,” he said.

AGA suspended mining operations following disturbing clashes between illegal miners and some of its staff, resulting in the death of the Communications Director of the company, Mr John Owusu.