Two adult men have been arrested by the Forest Services Division (FSD) of the Forestry Commission for allegedly attempting to dump rubbish inside the protected Achimota Forest Reserve in Accra.
According to information shared by the Forestry Commission and widely circulated online, forest security personnel acted on intelligence indicating that the suspects were transporting waste into the reserve for illegal disposal. Officers moved swiftly to the scene, intercepted the suspects, and arrested them before the alleged dumping could be carried out.
A video that has since gone viral on social media shows the two men in handcuffs repeatedly saying, “We will not dump rubbish here again,” while apparently being reprimanded following their arrest. The footage has sparked widespread public discussion, with many Ghanaians praising authorities for taking action to protect one of the country’s important urban forest reserves.
The Achimota Forest Reserve plays a significant role in preserving biodiversity, improving air quality, and serving as a vital green space within the Greater Accra Region. Environmental advocates have long warned against illegal dumping, encroachment, and other activities that threaten the reserve’s ecosystem.
The Forestry Commission continues to urge the public to dispose of waste responsibly and report anyone engaging in activities that threaten Ghana’s protected forests.
