Police arrest one suspect over killing of military officer at Kasoa
The Ghana Police Service has arrested one suspect in connection with a shooting incident at Millennium City, Kasoa, in the Central Region, that claimed the life of a military officer.
The service, in a statement issued on Wednesday, May 1, confirmed that the suspect is in custody and assisting with the investigation into the incident.
The military officer was shot Tuesday afternoon, April 30, 2024 when he in the company of his two friends visited his piece of land and confronted some individuals found working on the same land
The police in the statement disclosed that the leadership of the Ghana Police Service is coordinating with the Ghana Armed Forces to further investigate the circumstances leading to the killing of the soldier.
“Preliminary Police investigation has established that the suspect, Benlord Ababio allegedly shot the soldier at Millenum City Kasoa on Tuesday, 30th April 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.”