Soldier accidentally kills self with rifle while preparing for duty

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed the death of Private Roger Bayou, a soldier from the 5 Infantry Battalion, due to suspected accidental discharge.

Bayou was found dead at the Base Ammunition Depot (BAD) near Michel Camp in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality of Greater Accra as he prepared to take over from a colleague who had completed his shift.

It was gathered that the soldier was sitting on his bed waiting to head to his duty post and relieve his colleague when the rifle went off, hitting him under his chin and killing him instantly.

According to preliminary investigative report, the sad incident occurred on Saturday morning, 19th of August 2023 at about 7:50am.

A statement signed by the Director General in charge of Public Relations at GAF Brigadier General Emmanuel Aggrey-Quarshie, said Bayou was part of a platoon from Southern Command performing duties at the Base Ammunition Depot.

A team from the Homicide Unit of Ghana Police (GBETSELE Police Station) is collaborating with the Military Police to investigate the fatal incident.

“The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) regrets to announce the death of a soldier from the 5 Infantry Battalion, Private (Pte) Bayou Roger, as a result of a suspected accidental discharge.

“GAF takes this opportunity to express its deepest condolences to the bereaved family, colleagues, friends and loved ones of the deceased soldier,” the statement said.

The body of the deceased soldier has since been deposited at the 37 Military Hospital mortuary.

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