In a significant development within the mining sector, Nawara Company Limited has formally petitioned the Ghana Police Service to conduct a thorough investigation into an alleged armed raid on its mining premises that occurred on August 12, 2026. The incident, which reportedly involved a fatality, gunshot injuries, robbery, and extensive damage to equipment, has raised pressing concerns about security and the protection of private enterprises in Ghana.
In a detailed petition addressed to the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), Nawara Company Limited has requested an independent and evidence-based inquiry into the alarming events that transpired at its mining site. The company has reported that a heavily armed group, traveling in approximately six vehicles, including Land Cruisers, forcibly entered the premises at around 10:30 a.m. on the day of the incident.
The company is seeking clarity on several critical matters, including the identity of those who allegedly authorized the seizure of its excavators and other equipment. Additionally, Nawara is calling for an investigation into the disappearance of gold and gold concentrate valued at over GH¢100 million from its premises. Establishing the whereabouts of these valuable assets is a priority for the company.
The situation has reportedly deteriorated following media coverage of the incident, with allegations surfacing that some individuals involved in the initial raid returned to the site to set fire to mining equipment. Among the destroyed assets were an industrial mobile washing plant, an industrial power plant, and essential water and slurry pump machines.
In response to these grave allegations, Nawara Company Limited has urged the police to thoroughly examine available evidence, including CCTV footage, photographs, videos, vehicle registration details, and telecommunications records. The company also emphasized the importance of interviewing witnesses, employees, and security personnel who were present before, during, and after the alleged incidents.
The broader implications of this incident have sparked concerns about the protection of private property, adherence to the rule of law, and the security of legitimate business operations in Ghana. Nawara Company Limited has positioned itself as a law-abiding entity operating in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The company has called upon the police to address this matter with urgency and diligence.
As this situation unfolds, stakeholders within the mining industry and beyond will be closely monitoring the progress of this investigation. The outcome will not only impact Nawara Company Limited but also set a precedent for how similar incidents are addressed in the future, reinforcing or challenging perceptions of security for businesses operating within Ghana.
-By Tetteh Belinda | GhanaCrimes
