An inquiry has been opened by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) into the alleged Friday, March 28, 2025, attack on three civilians in Kumasi by seven military members.
The citizens were allegedly physically assaulted and arrested by the accused officers, which included four troops and three senior officers, on suspicion of stealing someone else’s cell phone.
The Military High Command informed the public of a comprehensive inquiry into the event and acknowledged in a news statement on April 2, 2025, that the civilians suffered injuries of varying degrees.
Police and military cooperation during investigations
To ascertain the facts, the Ashanti Regional Police CID and the Military Police have taken over the matter. The military troops in question have been held under closed arrest while the inquiry is ongoing.
The Ghana Armed Forces’ Director General of Public Relations, Brig. Gen. E. Aggrey-Quashie, asked the populace to maintain composure and let due process unfold.
“We urge the families and friends of the victims to remain calm and await the outcome of the investigations,” he said.
The Military High Command has reaffirmed its dedication to discipline and accountability within the military by promising that any soldiers found guilty would be dealt with legally.
Discussions concerning military behavior and civilian rights have been triggered by this occurrence, and many people are eager to hear the investigation’s conclusions and the GAF’s next steps.
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