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A 16-year-old Junior High School pupil has died after falling into a galamsey pit at Pramkuma near Akyem Takyiman in the Kwaebibirem Municipality of the Eastern Region, Ghana.
The young boy tragic death occurred while he was being chased by security personnel armed with guns and cutlasses.
According to reports, the deceased and his friends went to the galamsey site hoping to earn money.
According to Adom News, the security men accused the deceased of stealing gold and chased him to retrieve it.
During the pursuit, the deceased was allegedly beaten and pushed into the pit, causing his immediate death.
The father of the deceased, acknowledged that pupils in the area often engage in galamsey activities to earn pocket money.
Following his son’s death, he is appealing for those responsible to be held accountable and brought to justice.
