The government of Ghana has announced the tragic death of some top government officials in the helicopter crash.
According to the Chief of Staff, Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Dr Murtala Mohammed, Alhaji Limuna Mohammed, Dr Samuel Sarpong, Mr Samuel Aboagye.
Others include Squadron Peter Bafemi, flying officer Mannin Twum Ampadu, Segeant Addo Mensah.
He used the opportunity to wish their families well and expressed their condolences.
Meanwhile, all flags will fly half mast in memory of the departed souls.
Background
Military helicopter has been involved in an accident.Â
Reports in the local media indicates that the helicopter caught fire after it crashed into some trees.Â
The Ghana Armed Forces had in a statement announced that its Airforce Z9 is missing.Â
According to the statement, the helicopter took off this morning from Accra heading to Obuasi.Â
However, the helicopter went off the radar.Â
The helicopter according to the Ghana Armed Forces had three crew and five passengers.Â
