David Peter Bobie: Konongo Pentecost Elder Reportedly Arrested Over Alleged Galamsey Involvement
David Peter Bobie, a prominent elder at the Church of Pentecost branch in Konongo, Ashanti Region, has been arrested over his alleged involvement in Galamsey activities.
Source: TikTok
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) arrested David Peter Bobie, who also worked as a foreman of an illegal small-scale mining site at Akyem Morso, near Juaso in the Asante Akim South District of the Ashanti Region.
A TikTok video shared by Republic Media showed the Church of Pentecost leader in handcuffs at the scene of the illegal mining site.
Why was Elder David Peter Bobie arrested?
Elder David Peter Bobie's arrest was carried out following an operation by NAIMOS security agents along the Kume River across the lands of Morso, Kyekyebiase, and Bimma.
The church leader is said to have initially claimed to be visiting his farm when he emerged at the scene before admitting to have been sent by his boss, an individual named Mr Appiah, to verify the presence of the NAIMOS task force at the illegal mining site after being confronted.
The suspect is reported to have also confessed to being the foreman of the Galamsey site at Manso.
According to reports, Bobie disclosed to security operatives that he was an elder of the Church of Pentecost during questioning after his arrest.
The church elder was subsequently handed over to the Konongo District Police Station for further investigation and prosecution.
The NAIMOS task force destroyed eight Chanfang machines and four wooden gold-washing platforms through controlled burning.
Several pipe hoses used in the illegal mining operation were also set on fire, while twelve water pumping machines were seized as exhibits.
The TikTok video of Pentecost Elder David Peter Bobie's arrest is below:
Source: YEN.com.gh
