The Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) has condemned what it describes as a violent and lawless attack on the Director of Operations of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and his team by thugs.

The Bureau says the attack was allegedly led by a sitting Member of Parliament, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo.

The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Bronikrom near Hwidiem in the Ahafo Region, where the anti-illegal mining task force had been carrying out operations.

In a strongly worded statement, the BPS described the MP’s alleged conduct as a “clear obstruction of law enforcement officers in the discharge of their lawful duties.”

It said the actions of the attackers also resulted in the destruction of property and endangered the lives of public officials and military personnel involved in the operation.

The Bureau called for the immediate arrest and interrogation of the MP and all others involved in the assault.

It also demanded a full-scale investigation by the Ghana Police Service, supported by the Ghana Armed Forces, to establish the facts surrounding the incident, the MP’s alleged role, and how the matter was handled at the Hwidiem Police Station.

The BPS further urged authorities to provide protective measures for NAIMOS officers, military personnel, and witnesses to ensure their safety and cooperation during investigations.

Additionally, the Bureau called on Parliament to institute an inquiry to determine appropriate disciplinary or criminal sanctions if the MP is found to have interfered with law enforcement duties.

It also asked for the reinforcement of operational security protocols for anti-illegal mining task forces to prevent similar attacks in the future.

The statement warned that no individual, regardless of political office or influence, is above the law.

It added that such attacks undermine national security, embolden criminal networks, and threaten the fight against illegal mining — a menace destroying Ghana’s water bodies, forests, and livelihoods while imposing a heavy health and environmental burden on the State.

The Bureau of Public Safety said it will closely monitor developments and, if necessary, petition the Speaker of Parliament and the Inspector-General of Police to ensure justice and accountability in the matter.