A 16-year-old Junior High School (JHS) student, Yakubu David, has lost his life after falling into an abandoned galamsey pit at Pramkuma near Akyem Takyiman in the Kwaebibirem Municipality.

The tragic incident reportedly occurred during a violent chase by security personnel armed with guns and cutlasses.

According to eyewitness accounts, Yakubu and a group of friends had gone to the galamsey  site in hopes of making some money.

Speaking to Adom News, one of the boys, James Abanga, claimed the security guards accused Yakubu of stealing gold and pursued him.

During the chase, he said Yakubu was beaten and allegedly pushed into the pit, leading to his death.

Yakubu’s father, Ayuba Yakubu, confirmed that many schoolchildren in the area are drawn to illegal mining activities to earn pocket money.

He calls for justice and demands that those responsible for his son’s death be held accountable.