Armed groups have seized a 16-acre property near Nsawam in the Eastern Region, preventing legitimate owners from accessing their land while conducting unauthorized sand extraction operations. Community members report that the perpetrators, who arrived at midnight and maintain a constant presence, have destroyed agricultural areas and other property despite lacking official authorization for their activities.
Local officials, including the assembly member, appear unable to address the situation, while police and municipal authorities have not responded to multiple requests for assistance from affected residents. The landowners expressed alarm over their vulnerability and urged government intervention to restore their control over the disputed territory.
Similar confrontations involving sand extraction operators who allegedly used firearms to intimidate community members occurred in the same area earlier during the year.
Local officials, including the assembly member, appear unable to address the situation, while police and municipal authorities have not responded to multiple requests for assistance from affected residents. The landowners expressed alarm over their vulnerability and urged government intervention to restore their control over the disputed territory.
Similar confrontations involving sand extraction operators who allegedly used firearms to intimidate community members occurred in the same area earlier during the year.
