An eyewitness recounted the events leading to the fatal shooting of a soldier at Millennium City, Kasoa, situated in the Central Region.
Identified as Ndego, the man informed journalists at the scene that he had sold a parcel of land to the deceased and two other soldiers.
“It was one Samed who came to purchase the land for his brother who is a soldier. They (three soldiers) promised to visit their land today (April 30), we met other people working on the said parcel when we arrived.
“One guy called Fiifi who was overseeing the work said he won’t stop work on the land or sit for mediation. The soldiers said they would rather go to the police station over the disagreement and Fiifi said he would go along in that case.
He further elaborated that Fiifi, overseeing the work, refused to halt the activities or engage in mediation. Instead, he insisted on proceeding with the work. In response, the soldiers opted to resolve the dispute at the police station, to which Fiifi agreed to accompany them.
Ndego continued, stating that as they prepared to depart the site, Benlord (the alleged shooter) arrived and threatened him before instructing his associates to assault him.
“When the soldiers were about leaving to the regional police command to follow up on their complaint, Benlord went to stand in front of the car and fired a direct shot at the vehicle,” Ndego added.
Meanwhile, the police have provided details on the incident, including the apprehension of a suspect.
In a statement issued on May 1, 2024, it was revealed that the incident occurred on April 30, 2024, around 4:20 pm. The suspect, identified as Benlord Ababio, allegedly discharged shots, critically injuring the soldier.
Despite receiving immediate medical attention at the Mother and Child Hospital in Kasoa, the soldier succumbed to his wounds.
“Preliminary Police investigation has established that the suspect, Benlord Ababio, allegedly shot the soldier at Millennium City, Kasoa, on Tuesday, April 30, 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 the investigation into the incident continues,” the statement continued.
The police have assured the public of timely updates as the investigation proceeds.