Soldier shoots civilian dead at Ashaiman

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has said it is investigating a shooting incident that occurred in Ashiaman, Accra on Sunday 5 April 2020 leading to the death of a civilian.

A statement signed by Colonel E Aggrey-Quashie, Director Public Relations said the incident involved an attempt by a civilian to disarm a soldier who was conducting an arrest as part of ‘OP COVID SAFETY’.

“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 sustained life-threatening injuries and while being conveyed to the hospital for medical attention unfortunately passed on. 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.”

Source: Class