Audio By Carbonatix
A notorious illegal mining kingpin, Iddrisu Zakari, popularly known as “Yaayaa,” has been arrested in a sting operation at Bonsu.
This was after attempting to negotiate the release of his arrested accomplices and stop ongoing investigations into his activities.
The arrest took place on Monday, November 10, 2025, around 6:06 p.m., following a planned meeting between Zakari and operatives from NAIMOS, who had been tracking his operations for weeks.
According to officials, Zakari was lured into the meeting after he expressed interest in securing the freedom of his thugs and influencing the outcome of the probe into his illegal mining business within the Osino Residential Area.
The development comes days after a November 7 raid by NAIMOS on Zakari’s galamsey site, where 32 Nigerien nationals and four Ghanaian machete-wielding guards were arrested.
Zakari has since been handed over to the Ghana Police Service for further investigations.
Latest Stories
-
Ghana Embassy in Washington launches investment drive in California
11 seconds -
GNAT condemns attack on WASS teachers, vows zero tolerance for violence
5 minutes -
ICGC The Royal Temple donates over GH¢50,000 worth of items to Akropong School for the Blind
6 minutes -
The speaker should be a member of Parliament—Kyei Mensah-Bonsu
8 minutes -
Minority in Parliament doing their best under difficult circumstances – Kyei Mensah- Bonsu
9 minutes -
Fire outbreak at Debiso claims one life
23 minutes -
May God give us the strength and wisdom to serve Ghana with integrity and love – Bawumia
25 minutes -
I am encouraged by our reconciliation efforts – Bawumia
32 minutes -
Accra Mayor empowers 88 PWDs with working tools, start-up capital worth over GH¢300,000
40 minutes -
Moon sighting for Ramadan 2026 set for February 18 – Office of Chief Imam
1 hour -
NAIMOS task force cracks down on galamsey in Ashanti Region over Valentine’s weekend
1 hour -
OSP goofed and must tell Ghanaians the truth – Frank Davies reacts to Red Notice decision
2 hours -
Today’s Front Pages: Monday, February 16, 2026
2 hours -
‘Victory in 2028 won’t be gifted to us’ – Bawumia urges discipline, unity in NPP
2 hours -
Lordina Mahama announces completion of 3 modern maternity and children’s wards
2 hours