Tag Archives: Ghana Armed Forces

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has issued a stern warning in response to recent attacks on its installations and personnel, stating that any further aggression will be met with appropriate action. This caution follows a clash between the youth of Tema New Town and naval personnel, resulting in the tragic …

Gender Policy for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has been launched at the Burma Hall in Burma Camp on Friday 15 March, 2024. The policy under the theme “Advancing the Ghana Armed Forces Commitment to Inclusiveness” was forged from a rich foundation of historical evolution, regional aspirations and global commitment …

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed that a military helicopter with registration number GHF 696 made an emergency landing at Bonsukrom in Agona Nkwanta. This incident happened on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in the Ahanta West District of the Western Region.     Amateur footage shows a side view …

In the wake of coups d’état across the West African subregion, Vice Admiral Seth Amoama, the Chief of Defense Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces, has stated that the military under his leadership was not interested in assuming governance. His statement came during a meeting with the President of the …

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 …

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have over the past few years been in the news for the wrong reasons mostly due to brutalities meted at ordinary Ghanaians by its officers. A case in point is the recent atrocities seen in Ashaiman when military personnel besieged the city with a helicopter …

The Centre for Democracy and Socio-Economic Development, (CDS Africa) has called on the leadership of the Ghana Armed Forces to call its men to order and ensure those responsible for the attacks on civilians are brought to book as soon as practicable.   On Saturday, March 4th, 2023, Imoro Sheriff, …

The Ghana Armed Forces has issued a statement and admitted sanctioning the operation at Ashaiman. The statement further said they picked up  184 suspects and sent them to the Military Police for screening. They add that after screening, they would be handed over to the Ghana Police Service. The Ghana …

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has refuted allegations that soldiers deployed to Bawku to restore calm and maintain order have killed seven locals. The allegations were first made by the Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, who indicated that the military shot indiscriminately into some locals running for …

A self-styled ‘senior military officer’ is currently in the grips of the Police for impersonation. The imposter, Rufai Abubakar, was nabbed by men from the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), for posing as an officer of the army.   In a statement confirming his arrest, the Ghana Armed Forces noted that …