Family demands justice for teenager shot to death during illegal mining site clash

The family of 14-year-old Pius Ackah, who was shot dead during a clash at an illegal mining site in Adelekezu in the Nzema East Municipality, has appealed to the government to ensure justice is served.

Speaking to the media in a video shared by Channel One TV on Monday, December 15, 2025, the victim’s stepfather described the incident as heartbreaking for both the family and the entire community.

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He said the teenager’s death, which he linked to activities related to galamsey, had left the family devastated.

“I am a stepfather to the child called Pius Ackay. He is 14 years old. What has happened is very sad for everyone in the community and the entire family. In fact, it is unfortunate that through galamsey, such an incident has occurred. The bereaved family is very sad about this demise,” he said.

According to the family, the loss has been overwhelming, prompting an urgent call for state intervention.

The stepfather appealed to authorities to ensure fairness, stressing that justice should not be influenced by wealth or power.

“The entire family has lost a lot, so what we are asking of the government is that justice should prevail. In this country, what we are seeing now is that if you do not have money, sometimes people who have money fight against us. Looking at the family and what we have lost, we are pleading that the government should come to our aid and assist us. That is all we are fighting for,” he added.

Investigations into the shooting incident has since commenced by the Western Regional Police Command.

In a statement issued on December 14, 2025, and signed by Superintendent of Police Olivia ET Adiku, Head of the Public Affairs Unit in Sekondi, police said the incident occurred on Saturday, December 13, 2025.

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The shooting resulted in the death of 14-year-old Pius and the destruction of several properties belonging to the company.



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