The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) is investigating an incident that occurred in Ashiaman, Accra on Sunday 5 April 2020 leading to the death of one person.
The incident involved an attempt by a civilian to disarm a soldier who was conducting an arrest as part of operation (OP) COVID SAFETY.
A statement signed by the Director of Public Relations, Colonel Aggrey-Quashie explained that "the civilian was being arrested on suspicion of indulging in illegal conduct contrary to the Narcotics Act".
Initial reports are that the suspect in resisting arrest attempted to disarm the soldier leading to a struggle during which the soldier’s rifle accidentally went off.
The suspect who sustained life-threatening injuries, unfortunately, passed on while being conveyed to the hospital for medical attention.
The body has been deposited at the Police Hospital morgue in Accra.
Investigations have already commenced into the incident.
"The Ghana Armed Forces wishes to assure the general public that details of its investigations will be duly communicated" the statement added.
Source: Peacefmonline.com
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@Ronnie, so if the soldiers are on specific operation, and see another offence going on, they should just pass a bi. Aaaaaa how can u talk like that. Hmmmm oooooo
This is a big lie, they intentionally shot him and covering it up with lies, I will never ever trust these akpeteshie drinking soldiers and the police, ***barred word*** beings with guns, catastrophic.
Disarming a military personnel, seriously . If the military personnel ,looses his/her weapon , it is an offence . They will kill you , without thinking twice .
This is a very important lesson to all citizens,abide by the rules of the land and have peace. How can u even make an attempt to disarm a trained military man? What will even come to your mind to make such an attempt. This is a very ***barred word*** self inflicting death.
OYIWAH THAT IS THE STORY THIS ONE TOO WAS AN OLD STORY . THEY ARE OVER REACT BUY THEY SAY ITS OLD VIDEOS AND THIS ONE TOO IS AN OLD STORY. THAT IS THE END OF THE STORY CASE CLOSED. GHANA FOR YOU.
Well done Ghana Army and Police. For such a defiant and lawless society, it is refreshing to learn of such few instances of army/police interventions. I am with law enforcement Any Given Day in Accra(my sweet hometown)
The soldiers are on a specific operation that does not include arrest for narcotic offence. So why should they seek out narco dealers?