Accra, Nov. 12, GNA – Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Acting Defence Minister, has confirmed 34 direct casualties in the stampede at the recruitment process into the Ghana Armed Forces at the Elwak Sports Stadium on Wedneday.
The breakdown of the casualties are as follows:
- Six individuals have lost their lives
- Five remain in critical condition and are currently receiving intensive care in the ICU
- Twelve are classified as fairly critical, requiring close medical attention
- The remaining victims are in stable condition but remain under observation
The Ministry of Defence has temporarily suspended the ongoing recruitment exercise into the Ghana Armed Forces at the Accra Centre, indefinitely.
This decision comes in the wake of a tragic stampede that occurred at the Elwak Sports Stadium.
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Acting Minister of Defence told Parliament on Wednesday that while the Accra Centre’s recruitment process remained on hold, other recruitment centres across the regions would continue to operate.
GNA