The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has condemned the killing of one of their officers in a land dispute at Kasoa, Millennium City.
According to GAF, Lance Corporal (L/Cpl) Michael Danso was killed unprovoked.
In a statement, GAF said the land in dispute belonged to another soldier, Lance Corporal (L/Cpl) Omar Abdul Rahman.
Due to the dispute, the Millennium City Police advised all parties involved to refrain from any activity on the half-plot land until the matter was resolved.
However, despite the advice, a self-proclaimed owner of the land proceeded with development.
“Allegedly, L/Cpl Omar Abdul Rahman was informed some people were working on the land. Accompanied by two of his colleagues – L/Cpl Danso Michael (Deceased) and L/Cpl Ametus Matthew, they visited the land and confirmed the information. L/Cpl Omar Abdul Rahman and his colleagues stopped the people from working and proceeded to the Millennium City Police Station to report the issue.
“Whilst at the Police Station, the acclaimed owner of the land arrived with two others believed to be land guards and confronted the soldiers, during which they started firing at the deceased soldier who was going to park a vehicle at the Police Station. The police disarmed and arrested the firer after realizing L/Cpl Danso had been hit by the rounds fired,” the statement said.
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The GAF extended its heartfelt condolences to the family, colleagues, friends, and loved ones of the fallen soldier, Lance Corporal Danso Michael.
Additionally, they assured the public that they were collaborating closely with the police to conduct further investigations into the incident.
Meanwhile, police have arrested the man who allegedly shot and killed Lance Corporal Danso.
The Ghana Police Service says their investigation has established that the suspect, Benlord Ababio, allegedly opened fire and shot the unarmed military officer.
The suspect, Benlord Ababio, is currently in custody and assisting with the police investigation.
Below is the full statement from GAF