8 dead in clash between small-scale miners and soldiers guarding AGA Obuasi Mine

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A violent clash between small-scale miners and military personnel guarding the AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi Mine has left eight people reportedly dead.

The incident which occurred last night, has heightened tensions in the area.

According to Eric Gyamfi, an eyewitness who spoke to kikisinari.com, the small-scale miners besieged the premises of the mine at midnight, arriving fully armed and opening fire.

The motive behind the attack remains unclear. Soldiers guarding the facility responded with gunfire, leading to the deaths of over eight miners.

Injured individuals have been transported to the Obuasi Government Hospital and the AGA Hospital for medical treatment, while the situation in the town continues to deteriorate.

Following the clash, agitated members of the small-scale miners have taken to the streets, vandalizing property and burning tires.

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