The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed its active role in investigating Wednesday’s tragic military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including two senior government ministers.
According to the Head of Public Relations, Desmond Ackah, the cause of the helicopter crash is yet to be determined as investigations has commenced
“For crashes of this nature, it does not just warrant the response of the GNFS alone. We do interagency response, and we are heavily involved, especially with rescue, extrication, and any fire hazards.”
The Ghana Armed Forces Z-9 helicopter went off radar en route to Obuasi and crashed in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region. All passengers onboard were killed.
Among the deceased are:
* Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence
* Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation
* Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator
* Samuel Aboagye, former parliamentary candidate and Deputy National NADMO Coordinator
* Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)
* Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah, all crew members.
Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene, who was attending an event nearby, abandoned the programme and rushed to the scene.
The government has declared three days of national mourning, ordering flags to fly at half-mast across the country.
