Colonel K. S. Appiah

Also known as: Colonel K.S. Appiah · Colonel Kwame Sam Appiah · Kwame Sam Appiah

Colonel K. S. Appiah — Director of Operations at the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), leading Ghana's crackdown on illegal mining since June 2026.

2026-06-112026-10-23

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October 2026
23 OctThe Ghanaian Times
… That is why the warning by the Director of Operations of NAIMOS, Colonel Kwame Sam Appiah, that illegal miners must not be allowed to return to cleared areas is particularly important. …
Keep the pressure on galamsey
22 OctJoy Online
… The Director of Operations at NAIMOS, Colonel K. S. Appiah, said the planned interventions would form part of Operation Watershield, which began in the Birim area at the end of July before being extended to the Ankobra River. …
NAIMOS to extend river protection operations to two more water bodies before year-end
22 OctJoy Online
… Director of Operations at NAIMOS, Colonel K.S. Appiah, disclosed this at a media briefing on Thursday, October 22, saying the operations were aimed at disrupting illegal mining networks and protecting Ghana’s rivers and environmentally sensitive areas. …
NAIMOS destroys 1,970 chanfangs, 863 structures in anti-galamsey operations
22 OctJoy Online
… The Director of Operations at NAIMOS, Colonel K. S. Appiah, said the operation would target illegal mining in priority areas, prevent miners from returning to cleared sites and establish a system for the long-term protection of forest reserves. …
NAIMOS to launch Operation Greenshield at Atiwa Forest Reserve to combat illegal mining
22 OctJoy Online
… Director of Operations at NAIMOS, Colonel K.S. Appiah, disclosed this during a media engagement, where he outlined the Secretariat’s operational achievements and plans to strengthen enforcement against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. …
NAIMOS conducts 738 operations against illegal mining in four months
22 OctJoy Online
… The Director of Operations at NAIMOS, Colonel K. S. Appiah, said the operation would focus not only on illegal miners in the field but also on the networks and resources that enable their activities. …
NAIMOS targets galamsey equipment suppliers, facilitators in renewed crackdown
22 OctJoy Online
… Colonel Appiah said the Secretariat’s efforts were directed not only at illegal miners operating at mining sites but also at the networks that sustain their activities. …
NAIMOS vows to sustain crackdown on illegal mining in rivers, forests and farms
20 OctJoy Online
… The Director of Operations at NAIMOS, Colonel K. S. Appiah, disclosed this during separate engagements with the Omanhene of the Wassa Amenfi Traditional Area, Tetrete Okuamoah Sekyim II, and the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Wassa Amenfi, Raymond Nana Ebbah. …
NAIMOS steps up anti-galamsey operations in Wassa Amenfi as chiefs pledge support
September 2026
4 SeptThe Chronicle
… Armah-Kofi Buah further commended the NAIMOS team, Colonel Appiah and the Special Forces for their collaboration in the operation. …
We Are Winning The Galamsey War … Armah-Kofi Buah Declares
4 SeptJoy Online
… Director of Operations at NAIMOS, Colonel K. S. Appiah, said the security operation will be extended to other major river bodies. …
Lands Minister inspects Ankobra, cites progress in galamsey fight

Agriculture & Land

NAIMOS intensifies fight against galamsey with machine seizures

The News

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat reports seizing over 100 excavators and 551 water pumps, and destroying approximately 1,970 chanfang machines between June 13 and September 30 this year. The article emphasizes that lasting success must be measured by whether rivers become cleaner, forest reserves remain protected, and communities can safely depend on natural resources rather than by machines seized or arrests made.

5 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →

Today

NAIMOS intensifies fight against galamsey with machine seizures
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat reports seizing over 100 excavators and 551 water pumps, and destroying approximately 1,970 chanfang machines between June 13 and September 30 this year. The article emphasizes that lasting success must be measured by whether rivers become cleaner, forest reserves remain protected, and communities can safely depend on natural resources rather than by machines seized or arrests made.
5 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →

Yesterday

NAIMOS extends illegal mining crackdown to two more rivers
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat plans to extend Operation Watershield to two additional major river bodies before year-end, following operations in the Birim area and Ankobra River. The Director of Operations said the next phase would emphasize maintaining security in cleared areas to prevent illegal miners from returning.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
NAIMOS destroys thousands of structures in anti-galamsey crackdown
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat destroyed 1,970 chanfangs and 863 makeshift structures during 738 operations between June 13 and September 30, 2026, and recovered 74 firearms and 551 rounds of ammunition in efforts to disrupt illegal mining networks and protect Ghana's rivers and environmentally sensitive areas.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
NAIMOS launches Operation Greenshield at Atiwa Forest Reserve
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat plans Operation Greenshield, a forest protection intervention beginning at Atiwa Forest Reserve, to combat illegal mining through clearing affected areas, securing them against renewed encroachment, and handing responsibility to state agencies for long-term protection.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
NAIMOS conducts 738 operations against illegal mining in four months
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat conducted 738 operational activities between June 13 and September 30, 2026, targeting illegal mining activities around water bodies, forest reserves and environmentally sensitive areas. Operations recovered 74 firearms and 551 rounds of ammunition, destroyed approximately 1,970 changfan machines and 863 makeshift structures, seized mining equipment, and apprehended six suspects.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
NAIMOS intensifies crackdown on galamsey equipment suppliers and facilitators
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat says it will target equipment suppliers and facilitators who support illegal mining, coordinating intelligence gathering, field enforcement and investigations to strengthen prosecutions and sustain cleared areas.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
NAIMOS commits to ongoing crackdown on illegal mining activities
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat has reaffirmed its determination to halt illegal mining in Ghana's rivers, forests, farms and plantations, targeting both illegal miners and the networks supporting them to protect environmentally sensitive areas and livelihoods.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →

Tuesday 20 October

NAIMOS deploys military personnel, seeks chief support against galamsey
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat plans to deploy more military personnel to the Western Region and strengthen collaboration with traditional authorities and local government to combat illegal mining. Colonel K. S. Appiah said the approach seeks to encourage community leaders and miners to reform by involving traditional leaders before conducting operations.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

Ghana winning illegal mining war, says Lands Minister
Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has declared that Ghana is winning the fight against galamsey, citing the Ankobra River's transformation as evidence. Operation Water Shield's second phase has removed nearly 3,000 mining machines from the Ankobra, Pra, Birim and other rivers, and resulted in more than 237 arrests, including 144 foreign nationals.
4 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Lands Minister reports 3,000 illegal mining machines removed
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources says the government has removed more than 3,000 illegal mining machines from major river bodies and arrested 237 suspects under Operation Water Shield. The Minister inspected the Ankobra River and attributed progress to a shift from sporadic raids to permanent security deployments.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana reports progress in fight against illegal mining
The Lands and Natural Resources Minister says Ghana is making significant progress against illegal mining following sustained operations along the Ankobra River, with thousands of Changfan machines and operators cleared. However, he acknowledged continued pollution concerns and stressed that consistent enforcement is needed to sustain the gains.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

Colonel K. S. Appiah appointed NAIMOS Operations Director
Colonel K. S. Appiah has taken over as Director of Operations at the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) in a leadership transition aimed at strengthening operational efficiency in the fight against illegal mining. The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources described the handover as a transfer of a national mission to protect Ghana's rivers, forests and mineral resources.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →