The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has revealed that it is collaborating with other security agencies to investigate the tragic military helicopter crash.
The crash occurred on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.
Speaking in a media interview, GNFS Head of Public Relations, Desmond Ackah disclosed that “For crashes of this nature, it does not just warrant the response of the GNFS alone. A lot of factors are involved. We do interagency response, and we are heavily involved, especially with rescue, extrication, and any fire hazards”.
The accident led to the death of Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, and Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovationwho are cabinet Minsiters.
The others are: Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Samuel Aboagye, former parliamentary candidate, and Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)
The crew members who perished in the crash include: Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah
The victims were aboard a Ghana Armed Forces Z-9 helicopter en route to Obuasi when the aircraft crashed.
President John Dramani Mahama has since ordered all national flags to fly at half-mast in honour of the deceased persons.
A three-day national of prayer has also been declared whas will start today, Thursday August 7, 2025.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana