Military officer killed in Kasoa over land dispute.
A tragic incident unfolded on Tuesday, April 30, in Millenium City, Kasoa, resulting in the death of a military officer amidst a heated land dispute. Two other officers narrowly escaped a similar fate.
Reports indicate that the deceased, along with the other officers, confronted individuals working on a land claimed to have been purchased by one of them. Winnebo Ndego confirmed the land transaction but stated that the officers faced opposition from a group of individuals led by Fiifi, alleged to be a land guard, hindering further development.
Despite previous reports to the police, the situation remained unresolved. On the fateful day, the officers visited the land to find workers stationed there. They requested the workers to cease their activities and accompany them to the police station for resolution.
The workers disagreed, escalating the argument. The officers decided to return to the police station for a follow-up, only to be informed that their case had been forwarded to the Central East Regional Police Command.
As they proceeded to the Regional Command, they were allegedly ordered by Benlord Ababio, also known as Nana Ben, a sub-chief, to stop following up on the case. The officers refused and continued to the Regional Command. Nana Ben then allegedly opened fire on their vehicle, a private Toyota RAV4, killing one officer instantly.
The deceased officer's body has been transported to the hospital, and police investigations are pending. The Ghana Armed Forces is yet to comment on the tragic loss of one of its officers.
Benlord Ababio, a suspect in the shooting of a soldier at Millenium City in Kasoa, has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service. Ghana Police Statement “The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man in connection with a shooting incident which occurred at Millenium City, Kasoa, in the Central Region, leading to the death of a soldier. Preliminary Police investigation has established that the suspect, Benlord Ababio allegedly shot the soldier at Millenum City Kasoa on Tuesday, 30th April 2024, at about 4:20 pm. The victim sustained gunshot wounds and was rushed to the Mother and Child Hospital at Kasoa for medical attention. However, he was later pronounced dead by the medical authorities. Suspect Benlord Ababio is currently in custody assisting Police investigation. The leadership of the Police Service is in touch with the leadership of the Ghana Armed Forces as investigation into the incident continues”
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