Western Region: 6 arrested including 3 Chinese nationals over murder at galamsey site

Ghana's Western Regional Police Command has apprehended six suspects, three of whom are Chinese nationals, following a deadly shooting incident at an illegal mining site in Gwira Ampanise. The victim, 45-year-old Angu Mensah, the traditional leader of the community, was fatally shot in the chest during a confrontation on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Hamza Abubakar, 36; Hamidu Seidu, 42; Francis Biewose, 26; Bai Yaozheng, 36; Liu Gang, 43; and Wen Xien Wen, 45. They are currently in police custody assisting with the ongoing investigation.

Preliminary findings suggest a misunderstanding erupted at the mining site around 11:45 a.m. on Sunday. During the altercation, a suspect identified as Alfred Sadick, also known as Strongman, allegedly produced a weapon and shot Mensah. Police have launched a manhunt for Sadick, who remains at large, and are appealing to the public for any information leading to his arrest. The body of the deceased has been sent to the Axim Government Hospital for autopsy.

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police at Axim received a distress call at about 1320 hours on Sunday reporting a shooting incident at a mining site.