LIst Of Eight Killed In Military Helicopter Crash

A tragic military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6, has reportedly claimed the lives of eight individuals, including prominent government officials and military personnel.

The confirmed list of casualties includes:

Dr. Edward Omane Boamah – Minister for Defence

Dr. Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed – Member of Parliament for Tamale Central and Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation

Alhaji Muniru Mohammed - Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator

Dr. Samuel Sarpong – Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress

Samuel Aboagye - Former Parliamentary Candidate

Sergeant Leader –Peter Bafemi Anala

Flying Officer –Manin Twum-Ampadu

Sergeant -Ernest Addo Mensah

The list was confirmed by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, who described the incident as a national tragedy.

In response, he has directed that all national flags be flown at half-mast in honour of the deceased. Further details are expected as investigations continue into the cause of the crash.