The Ghana Armed Forces has debunked a viral audio recording circulating on social media, alleging that a civil pick up truck has been allowed entry into the Magazine at 5 Battalion of Infantry to convey boxes of ammunition to an unknown destination.
According to the Ghana Armed Forces, the information is totally false and should be disregarded.
The Ghana Armed Forces’ statement said, the said vehicle was there to deliver a newly acquired live cow to be quarantined, before being relocated to the kraal which is adjacent to the Magazine.
GAF has called on groups and individuals to do due diligence by cross checking whatever information they come about on the security services before spreading falsehood which leads to misinformation of the citizenry.
“Such actions tend to create unnecessary tension and also cause fear and panic in the country especially around this period.
GAF wishes to once again remind all and sundry that its doors are opened and they should not hesitate to contact the Department of Public Relations for any inquiries about the Institution”.
The statement added that , “anything that is done deliberately or inadvertently against the peace of the country should be avoided”.
“GAF reiterates its commitment to safeguarding the stability and sovereignty of the nation.”
Read the full statement below
