Military Recruitment - Job Seekers Who Never Made It Back Home

GAF spokesperson, Capt Veronica Adzo Arhin, explained that the crush occurred even before the scheduled start time of 06:20 GMT. She said the exercise, which initially continued despite the tragedy, had to be suspended in the afternoon to allow authorities to implement additional safety measures.

In Accra, scenes of distress unfolded at the 37 Military Hospital, where anxious families converged, seeking updates on their relatives. Security personnel struggled to manage the growing crowd as relatives wept and clamoured for information.

President John Mahama visited the hospital in the afternoon to console the injured and assure families of the government’s support.

Meanwhile, a separate recruitment session in Kumasi also recorded casualties on the same day, with five people injured, according to a report by regional official Dr. Frank Amoakohene.

Capt Arhin said a full investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the deadly surge and recommend measures to prevent similar tragedies in future recruitment exercises.