NAIMOS soldier shot during anti-galamsey operation recovers

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has announced that a member of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) who was shot during an anti-illegal mining operation in January has fully recovered.

In a statement issued on February 26, 2026, NAIMOS confirmed that Lance Corporal Morris Addae, who sustained a gunshot wound to the thigh, is now in good health and preparing to resume duty.

The incident occurred on January 20, 2026, when unknown assailants reportedly opened fire on a NAIMOS task force team during an operation along the Subinkurom–Kyeremasu stretch in the Dormaa Central Municipality of the Bono Region.

The operation formed part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey.

Following the shooting, L/Cpl Addae was rushed to St. Matthew Catholic Hospital in Ampenkuro, where he received emergency treatment. After several weeks of intensive medical care and rehabilitation, he has successfully recovered.

During a visit on February 26, L/Cpl Addae expressed appreciation to the sector minister, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Member of Parliament, the leadership of NAIMOS, and well-wishers for their support throughout his recovery period.

The delegation that visited him was led by NAIMOS Director of Operations, Colonel Dominic Buah, who commended the soldier’s bravery and dedication to duty.

NAIMOS reiterated its commitment to continuing routine operations aimed at combating illegal mining, in line with the broader government policy to protect Ghana’s natural resources.