The deceased were identified as Nuku Allah, 30, Kwame Boadu, 36, Doman Ballana, 27 and Sulley Coffie, 29.
The District Crime Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Emmanuel Mwinsori, confirmed the tragic incident to the Ghana News Agency.
He said the incident occurred on Tuesday, June 30 around 2100 hours when the deceased and two others who escaped death went to the mining pit to prospect for gold.
He said Ayoni Olani and Emmanuel Yeboah, who escaped death, sustained injuries and were rushed to the hospital for medical attention.
According to ASP Yeboah, said Olani has been referred to the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital for further medical attention due to the severity of the injuries he sustained.
GNA/newsGhana.com.gh
