Eyewitness recounts how soldier was shot, killed at Kasoa over land feud

An eyewitness has described the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting of a soldier at Millennium City, Kasoa, located in the Central Region.

The man, known as Ndego, told journalists at the scene that he had sold the 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.

Ndego continued that just as they were about to leave the site, Benlord (the alleged shooter) arrived on the scene and warned me (Ndego) that he would deal with me before asking his boys to beat me.

"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.

The police have, meanwhile, given details on the incident including the arrest of a suspect.

A statement released on May 1, 2024, disclosed that the incident occurred on April 30, 2024, at approximately 4:20 pm, when the suspect, identified as Benlord Ababio, allegedly fired shots that critically injured the soldier.

Despite receiving prompt medical attention at the Mother and Child Hospital at Kasoa, the soldier succumbed to his injuries.

“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 that they will be kept informed of any developments as the investigation unfolds.

Some eyewitnesses narrate exactly what occurred at Millennium City in Kasoa, which led to the shooting of a soldier on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. pic.twitter.com/5jpCT2rusK

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