The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has provided a detailed update on casualties from Wednesday’s tragic stampede during its recruitment exercise at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra.
According to the GAF, a total of 28 applicants were rushed to the 37 Military Hospital for emergency treatment.
Out of this number, six were confirmed dead, five are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and twelve others remain in critical condition.
This came up when President John Mahama visited the 37 Military Hospital in Accra to obtain further information regarding the tragic stampede.
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, the acting Defence Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, and other government officials accompanied Mr Mahama.
The incident occurred around 6:20 a.m., when a sudden surge of applicants reportedly breached security barriers and forced their way into the stadium before the scheduled screening began.
Though the identities of the deceased have not yet been released, preliminary information suggests that most of the deceased persons are women.
The Ghana Armed Forces has extended its condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured a speedy recovery, while assuring the public that necessary measures are being taken to prevent a recurrence.