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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September 2026
4 SeptJoy Online
… Director of Operations at NAIMOS, Colonel K.S. Appiah, said the Secretariat had intensified its operations across the Western Region, with 19 operations conducted in August alone. …
Galamsey fight: ‘We are turning the corner’ – Lands Minister
June 2026
11 JunJoy Online
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has ushered in a new phase in the fight against illegal mining following a leadership transition that saw Colonel K. S. Appiah assume office as Director of Operations. …
Colonel K. S. Appiah takes over as NAIMOS Operations Director

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.

6 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.
6 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.
13 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.
13 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.
18 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.
22 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.
22 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.
22 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 →