The Bosomtwe district security council has stepped in to save the Konkomba D/A Basic School from a possible collapse as illegal miners continue to pillage lands behind the school’s premises.

On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, a team from the security council, including the district chief executive of Bosomtwe, Engr. Abdul Hamid, stormed the illegal mining site to ward off the miners.

This follows a JoyNews reportage on the rampant destruction of the lands close to the school endangering the lives of teachers and learners.

The school is not the only infrastructure threatened by the illicit activity. The Konkomba Health Centre also hangs by the thread from the unrelenting destruction.

Engr. Hamid after visiting the site described the scene as “unacceptable”.

“I led a decisive operation to halt illegal mining activities in Konkoma, where rampant destruction was occurring perilously close to a school and a clinic. The devastation witnessed at the site is unacceptable and demands swift and resolute action,” he wrote on his facebook page.

The DCE says he has formally requested the police to launch a thorough investigation into the egregious offense to identify and apprehend individuals responsible for the environmental atrocity.

He has also summoned traditional leaders and assembly members for their possible involvement in the illegal operation.

“The traditional leaders and the assembly member have been invited to explain their possible involvement or negligence in allowing this situation to escalate. Accountability will be pursued to the fullest extent,” he noted.

A visit to the site revealed large tracts of lands excavated by the miners leaving behind huge and deepening pits.

The DCE revealed plans are underway to reclaim the site as two excavators are currently on site to cover the dug holes to thwart any danger.

“To mitigate further damage, I have sanctioned an immediate reclamation of the affected lands. Two excavators are currently on site, working diligently to restore the area under the watchful eyes of the Ghana Police Service,” he added.

He reiterated his commitment to safeguarding the environment and protecting the safety of the residents living in the community.

“The safety and well-being of our people and the preservation of our natural resources are paramount. We will not tolerate any activities that compromise these values. Our resolve to protect our environment and uphold the law will continue to guide our actions,” he said.