Police investigate death of Constable during anti-galamsey operation

The Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Constable John Kwabena Dogbey, which occurred on April 2, 2025, at Assin Domeabra in the Central Region.

According to a statement issued by the Public Affairs Officer of the Central North Region, ASP Francis Onyina, preliminary investigations indicate that Constable Dogbey, who was part of the Central North Regional Police Anti-Galamsey Taskforce, slipped and fell into the Offin River while dismantling a chanfan machine used by illegal miners.

He stated that, after several hours of intensive search efforts involving local divers, the constable’s body was recovered and transported to the St. Francis Xavier Hospital in Assin Foso. Unfortunately, the medical officer on duty pronounced him dead upon arrival.

The body has since been transferred to the Police Hospital morgue in Accra for preservation and a post-mortem examination.

ASP Onyina added that the Police Administration is in contact with the bereaved family and is providing the necessary support during this difficult period.

"The Taskforce was able to dismantle one chanfan machine, take custody of two pumping machines, two excavator batteries and three excavator keys and their chassis numbers," he said.

Read the full statement below;