A soldier from the 5th Infantry Battalion, identified as Private (Pte) Bayou Roger from the Southern Command, has tragically lost his life in what is suspected to be an accidental shooting incident at the Base Ammunition Depot (BAD) near Michel Camp.
The incident occurred on Saturday, August 19, 2023, while Pte Bayou was on official duty. Initial investigations by the Ghana Armed Forces indicate that Pte Bayou was seated on his bed, awaiting his turn to relieve a colleague at a duty post around 0800 hours.
During this time, his rifle discharged unexpectedly, striking him under the chin and resulting in his immediate death.
In a statement, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) revealed that the soldier’s body has been transported to the 37 Military Hospital mortuary. Concurrently, an ongoing investigation is being conducted to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Below is GAF’s full statement.
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) regrets to announce the death of a soldier from the 5 Infantry Battalion, Private (Pte) Bayou Roger, as a result of a suspected accidental discharge.
Pte Bayou, was part of a platoon from Southern Command performing duties at the Base Ammunition Depot (BAD) near Michel Camp.
The sad incident occurred on Saturday, 19 August 2023 at about 0750 hours at BAD.
Preliminary investigative report indicates the soldier was seen sitting on his bed, waiting to relieve his colleague at a duty post at 0800 hours when his rifle went off hitting him under his chin; killing him instantly.
The body of the deceased soldier has since been conveyed to the 37 Military Hospital mortuary.
A team from the Homicide Unit of Ghana Police (GBETSELE Police Station) is collaborating with the Military Police to investigate the fatal incident.
GAF takes this opportunity to express its deepest condolences to the bereaved family, colleagues, friends and loved ones of the deceased soldier.
Source – citinewsroom.com
