Accra: Soldier Accidentally Shoots Himself At Base Ammunition Depot Near Michel Camp

A soldier has died after his gun reportedly went off and killed him at the Base ammunition Depot near Michel Camp in Accra.

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) in a statement confirmed that Private Bayou Roger, who was with the 5 Infantry Battalion died “as a result of suspected accidental discharge.”

Narrating the incident, GAF said Private Roger, with the platoon from Southern Command, was performing his duties when the unfortunate event happened on Saturday, August, 19, at 7:50 am.

“Preliminary investigative report indicates that the soldier was seen sitting on his bed, waiting to relieve his colleague at a duty post at 8 am when his rifle went off hitting him under his chin; killing him instantly,” it added.

GAF said a team from the Homicide Unit of the Gbetsele Police Station is collaborating with the Miltary Police to investigate the incident.

“GAF takes this opportunity to express its deepest condolences to the bereaved family, colleagues, friends, and loved ones of the deceased soldier,” it said.

The body of the deceased has since been deposited at the 37 Military Hospital mortuary.

 

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.
 

 

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