Illegal miners risk lives by digging under new gas pipelines Genser Board Chair reveals [Video]

The Board Chairman of Genser Energy, Nana Otwasuom Osae Nyampong VI, has disclosed that illegal miners are digging beneath the newly laid gas pipelines in the Ashanti region in search of gold.

In an interview with Citi News, he stressed the immediate necessity for intervention, calling upon Chiefs responsible for these territories to enlighten their communities about the perils associated with such actions.

Nyampong VI cautioned against the severe repercussions of these activities, highlighting the imminent danger to the miners themselves and the integrity of the gas pipeline infrastructure.

He mentioned the hazardous combination of the miners’ operations and the presence of combustible gas, which could potentially lead to explosive incidents.

He implored residents to prioritize safety over the allure of uncertain riches, urging them not to jeopardize their lives in pursuit of wealth.

“Those on the right of way have begun prospecting for minerals along our gas pipelines, simply …