Ashanti Regional Security Council

Regional security coordination body in Ashanti that investigates violent incidents, conducts anti-galamsey operations, and coordinates environmental protection measures across the region.

2026-07-012026-10-20

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October 2026
19 OctThe Chronicle
… The Ashanti Regional Security Council is also expected to discuss sustained surveillance and measures to prevent a recurrence. …
Editorial: State Resources Require Effective Monitoring & Enforcement Of Laws
15 OctJoy Online
… The Ashanti Regional Security Council is also expected to meet to discuss sustained surveillance along the stretch and measures to prevent a recurrence of the activities.
15 arrested over alleged sand-winning activities along new Accra-Kumasi Expressway project
5 OctJoy Online
Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has called on the Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to adopt an intelligence-led approach to security management as Ghana begins implementing the Secur …
National security must be built beyond Accra – Muntaka
2 OctDaily Guide
… The Minister made the remarks when he led members of the Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) to inspect ongoing works at the project site. …
Govt To Mobilise Funds For Boankra Inland Port
August 2026
26 AugJoy Online
… Abdallah said a recent operation that resulted in the seizure of five excavators and the dismantling of pumping machines was carried out under his leadership in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) and the District Security Council (DISEC). …
Bosomtwe DCE denies galamsey allegations, threatens defamation suit against Assembly Member
10 AugJoy Online
The Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has launched investigations into violent disturbances at Obuasi Senior High Technical School that occurred on Wednesday, August 5. …
KUMACA@70: Ashanti Regional Minister warns students against mob justice as REGSEC probes Obuasi SHTS unrest
July 2026
30 JulJoy Online
The Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has intensified its fight against illegal mining, impounding nine excavators during a recent operation at the Airport Community in the Obuasi Municipality. …
REGSEC impounds 9 excavators as anti-galamsey operation intensifies in Obuasi
28 JulJoy Online
The Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) and National Security have impounded nine excavators in an anti-illegal mining operation at the Airport Community in the Obuasi Municipality. …
REGSEC impounds 9 excavators in Obuasi anti-galamsey operation
21 JulJoy Online
… The Ashanti Regional Security Council moved in immediately after news of the activities of the miners surfaced in the media in the first week of July. …
2 persons arrested for illegal mining activities close to Agenda 111 Hospital
1 JulDaily Guide
… In this regard, the KMA has sought the assistance of the Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) and the Regional Immigration Service to find lasting solution to the menace. …
KMA Declares War Against Open Prostitution

Society

National Security arrests 15 over unauthorised sand-mining on Accra-Kumasi road

The News

National Security personnel arrested 15 people suspected of unauthorised sand-winning along the Accra-Kumasi Expressway in Ashanti Region, impounding six trucks and a wheel loader used for commercial excavation. The Bosomtwe District Chief Executive said an emergency meeting was held with traditional leaders and Assembly Members to prevent further environmental damage, while the Ashanti Regional Security Council is expected to discuss sustained surveillance measures.

19 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Yesterday

National Security arrests 15 over unauthorised sand-mining on Accra-Kumasi road
National Security personnel arrested 15 people suspected of unauthorised sand-winning along the Accra-Kumasi Expressway in Ashanti Region, impounding six trucks and a wheel loader used for commercial excavation. The Bosomtwe District Chief Executive said an emergency meeting was held with traditional leaders and Assembly Members to prevent further environmental damage, while the Ashanti Regional Security Council is expected to discuss sustained surveillance measures.
19 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 15 October

15 arrested for unauthorized sand extraction on Accra-Kumasi Expressway
National Security arrested 15 people suspected of unauthorized sand-winning along the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project in the Ashanti Region, seizing six trucks, a wheel loader, and equipment. The Bosomtwe District Chief Executive confirmed the incident and said the Assembly has held emergency meetings with traditional leaders to prevent further environmental damage and protect the expressway project.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

Interior minister urges regional focus in security implementation
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak called on regional and local authorities to adopt an intelligence-led approach to security management under the new Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2026, emphasizing that national security must be built at regional, district and community levels rather than from Accra alone.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

Government to mobilise funds for Boankra Inland Port project
The Ashanti Regional Minister says inadequate funding has delayed completion of the Boankra Integrated and Logistics Terminal, and the government is working through the Ministry of Finance to develop a roadmap to mobilise resources and stakeholder support for the project.
2 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 26 August

Bosomtwe DCE denies galamsey collusion, threatens defamation suit
The District Chief Executive for Bosomtwe has denied allegations by Assembly Members that he is colluding with illegal miners in the district. The Assembly Members claim illegal mining is ongoing in communities including Beposo, Yaase, Adwafo, Amakom and Konkoma, and have threatened to petition President Mahama and pursue a vote of no confidence against the DCE.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 10 August

Ashanti Regional Minister warns students against mob justice
The Ashanti Regional Security Council has launched investigations into violent disturbances at Obuasi Senior High Technical School on August 5, during which the headmaster was assaulted and school property vandalized. Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene warned students against taking the law into their own hands and said those found culpable would face the full rigours of the law.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

REGSEC seizes nine excavators in Obuasi anti-galamsey sweep
The Ashanti Regional Security Council has intensified operations against illegal mining, impounding nine excavators during a joint security task force operation at the Airport Community in Obuasi Municipality. Officials from multiple agencies inspected environmental damage at the site, and the Deputy Regional Security Coordinator confirmed that three previously disabled excavators had been repaired by illegal miners and reactivated.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

REGSEC seizes nine excavators in Obuasi illegal mining crackdown
The Ashanti Regional Security Council and National Security impounded nine excavators in an anti-galamsey operation at the Airport Community in Obuasi Municipality. Officials from multiple agencies assessed land degradation at the site; the Deputy Regional Security Coordinator noted that three previously disabled excavators had been repaired and returned to operation by illegal miners.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

Two arrested for illegal mining near Agenda 111 hospital in Ashanti
National Security operatives arrested two people, including the owner of an illegal mining site located less than 5 metres from the Adansi Asokwa Agenda 111 Hospital project in the Ashanti Region. The Ashanti Regional Security Council has reclaimed the site and restored over 80 percent of the degraded land, which spans approximately 30 standard football fields.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 1 July

KMA partners with security council on open prostitution
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has partnered with the Ashanti Regional Security Council and Regional Immigration Service to address open prostitution and street begging, which the mayor says are predominantly associated with foreign nationals and harm the city's image. The assembly is also intensifying police patrols to combat street robberies and theft in affected areas.
1 July 2026 · Daily Guide →