Ghana Armed Forces Mourns Loss of Soldier in Land Dispute Tragedy

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced the tragic loss of Lance Corporal (L/Cpl) Danso Michael in a harrowing incident linked to a land dispute at Millennium City, Kasoa. The unfortunate event unfolded on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, when L/Cpl Danso Michael and his colleagues were investigating a land dispute involving L/Cpl Omar Abdul Rahman.

According to reports from the GAF's Department of Public Relations, the soldiers were dispatched to Millennium City to address a dispute over a half plot of land owned by L/Cpl Omar Abdul Rahman. Despite instructions from the Millennium City Police to refrain from activities on the disputed land until the issue was resolved, an altercation erupted during the investigation.

Tragically, L/Cpl Danso Michael lost his life in the line of duty when confronted by individuals, including one identified as Benlord Ababio, believed to be a land guard. The altercation escalated into gunfire, resulting in the fatal shooting of L/Cpl Danso Michael. The perpetrator was swiftly disarmed and apprehended by the police.

In a press release signed by Brigadier General E Aggrey-Quashie, Director General of Public Relations for the GAF, heartfelt condolences were extended to the family, colleagues, and loved ones of the fallen soldier. The GAF pledged full collaboration with the police in further investigations and emphasized their commitment to upholding law and order in communities.

The press release also strongly condemned the unprovoked attack and urged citizens to seek peaceful and lawful resolutions to disputes to prevent similar tragic incidents.

The GAF assured the public of updates as investigations progress, reaffirming their dedication to justice and safety in Ghanaian communities.

Read the entire press release below; GHANA ARMED FORCES PRESS RELEASE Issued by the Department of Public Relations, General Headquarters, Burma Camp Accra Tel: + 233-544338030 Release No: 38 Date: 01 May 2024 GAF INVESTIGATES KILLING OF A SOLDIER AT MILLENNIUM CITY The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) regrets to announce the tragic loss of one of our soldiers in an incident attributed to an alleged land dispute at Millennium City, Kasoa in the Central Region. 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. E AGGREY-QUASHIE Brigadier General Director General Public Relations

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