Audio By Carbonatix
The bodies of the two teenage girls who were found dead in a 'galamsey' pit at Sanfo-Aduam in the Bekwai municipality have been interred.
The deceased, Alicia and Anita Asare, both 13 years and pupils of the Sanfo-Aduam SDA Junior High School, were said to have been trapped in the pit on Friday, April 21, 2023, when they went out together with their friends to swim in a nearby river which was surrounded by several galamsey pits in the community.
An eyewitness told the Ghana News Agency during a visit to the community that their bodies were retrieved after many hours of search by the community members.
The burial ceremony was characterised by wailing and shedding of tears by family members, school mates and community members.
Some of the hundreds of mourners at the funeral expressed anger over the numerous illegal mining pits which have been abandoned in the community.
They called on the authorities in the area to work towards covering all the pits to protect the residents.
Latest Stories
-
Ghana–Qatar labour agreement will protect Ghanaian workers – Dr Pelpuo
3 minutes -
Accra-Tema Motorway diversions temporary and necessary for drainage works – Project Manager
11 minutes -
GoldBod credited with major formalisation of small-scale gold exports
20 minutes -
WPL 2025/26: Ampem Darkoa Ladies stay top at the end of first round
21 minutes -
IPGs confirm payment of legacy power debts, commend government for clearing arrears
34 minutes -
WPL 2025/26: Army Ladies end first round in first position in Southern Zone
36 minutes -
GoldBod reduces Ghana’s debt service burden and import costs – Report
52 minutes -
We have prevented labour crises and upskilled workers for green jobs – Labour Minister
53 minutes -
Ethiopia launches construction of largest airport in Africa
1 hour -
Commercial banks begin Interest rate cuts following Ghana Reference Rate reduction
1 hour -
Sogakope gets major tourism and transport boost with opening of Royal Shekinah City
1 hour -
One killed, 37 injured in Suhum–Mankrong highway crash
1 hour -
Five best young players at AFCON 2025
1 hour -
The creatives we need: Disruptors and revolutionaries
2 hours -
GoldBod formalisation yields $3.8bn in FX, far outweighs BoG losses – Report
2 hours