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Former President Akufo-Addo mourns victims of El-Wak stadium tragedy
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of six young Ghanaians who lost their lives during the Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise at the El Wak Sports Stadium in Accra.
In a facebook post, he said he returned from Angola to the devastating news of the tragic incident, which also left several others injured and receiving treatment at the 37 Military Hospital.
The former President extended his condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured applicants a speedy recovery from both their physical injuries and the emotional trauma of the event.
“It is my hope that each day will bring you renewed strength. May the Lord be with us all at this difficult moment,” he stated.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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The Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea football team that resulted in the death of one of the players.
According to a Police update, the arrests were made after intelligence-led operations by security personnel.
One of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with the police.
He has since been taken to a hospital where he is receiving medical treatment, while the other suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang linked to the attack.
They assured the public that more details will be provided as investigations progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the investiture ceremony of Denis Sassou N’Guesso.
The ceremony follows the re-election of President Sassou N’Guesso for another five year term as leader of the Republic of the Congo.
President Mahama travelled to Brazzaville shortly after launching his Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa.
He is expected to return to Accra after the ceremony scheduled for Thursday morning.
By: Jacob Aggrey
