Five armed illegal miners terrorise Chinese Landing, Tassawini residents

(Kaieteur News) – Five armed illegal miners allegedly launched a violent attack on residents of Chinese Landing and Tassawini, targeting Toshao Nikita Miller and members of her team, firing live ammunition, assaulting villagers and seizing village transportation after community leaders blocked the unauthorised entry of heavy machinery.

The attack was allegedly led by Rylon Adolphus, also known as Isaac, and his crew, who were previously banned from the area. Toshao Miller confirmed that the village council had intercepted Adolphus and turned him and his equipment back earlier in the day, triggering the alleged retaliation.

During the attack, residents were reportedly chased, assaulted and forced to flee for safety. One resident recounted the frightening ordeal, saying, “I thought my brother got shot, but he hide away in the bush.”