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The Forestry Commission has refuted a recent JoyNews report which alleged the discovery of an illegal fuel station within a forest reserve, linked to a raid involving Chinese nationals engaged in gold mining.
In a rejoinder issued on Monday, June 9, 2025, the Commission clarified that the fuel station in question is not situated in the Jimira Forest Reserve as reported, but rather on the outskirts of the Akomfere community, approximately 3.5km from the boundary of the Asenanyo River Forest Reserve.
According to the Commission, the fuel station, known as Life Energy and owned by a Mr. Larry Musah, has been in operation since November 2024.
The statement further stressed that Jimira Forest Reserve is actually located about 50km from the Asenanyo River Forest Reserve.
Read the full statement below
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