The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced with regret the tragic loss of one of its soldiers in an incident
attributed to an alleged land dispute at Millennium City, Kasoa in the Central Region.
According to GAF, on Tuesday 30 April 2024, at about 4:20pm in an unprovoked circumstance, the soldier was
attacked and killed by one Benlord Ababio, an alleged land guard.
“Our preliminary investigations indicate Lance Corporal (L/Cpl) Omar Abdul Rahman owned a half plot of land
which was in dispute at Millennium City, for which the Millennium City Police, informed all parties to stay off the
land until the issue was resolved. Allegedly, L/Cpl Omar 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. Omar 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 2 others believed to be land guards
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 body of the deceased soldier has since been deposited at the 37 Military Hospital morgue.
“GAF wishes to extend its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, colleagues, friends and loved ones of the
deceased soldier; even as we closely collaborate with the police in conduct further investigations. The general public
will be duly informed about the outcome of the investigations in due course.
“GAF condemns this unprovoked attack in no uncertain terms. We reiterate our commitment to maintaining law and
order in our communities, and urge all citizens to seek peaceful and lawful means to resolve land disputes and to
refrain from engaging in acts of violence to prevent such tragic incidents,” the statement said.
It was signed by Brigadier General E Aggrey-Quashie, Director General, Public Relations.
