A chief was responsible for k!lling military man in Kasoa over land (see details of his arrest)

The Ghana Police Service detained a suspect in the shooting of a military commander in Kasoa, Central Region.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at approximately 4:20 p.m. According to a police statement, the victim, a military member in his late 30s, was fatally shot following a confrontation with the defendant, Benlord Ababio.

The soldier, joined by two comrades, had travelled to the spot to settle an ongoing land dispute. Initial investigations indicate that the troops, Lance Corporal Omar, Lance Corporal Ametus Mathew, and Lance Corporal Danso Michael, reacted to a complaint of people working on Lance Corporal Omar’s land.

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After telling the workers to stop their work, the troops went to the Millennium City District Police Command and reported the event. When they returned, they ran into Benlord Ababio, the Gyasehene of Millennium City, who objected to their submitting another complaint.

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During this fight, Benlord Ababio allegedly fired rounds at the cops’ car, tragically killing Lance Corporal Danso Michael.

The injured cop was rushed to Kasoa’s Mother and Child Hospital, but he died as a result of his injuries. The other two officers escaped unhurt.

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Benlord Ababio, the alleged assailant, is currently in police custody and assisting with the investigation.

Authorities have acknowledged that they are continuing to coordinate with the leadership of the Ghana Armed Forces as they investigate the incident.

This terrible episode highlights the ongoing land disputes in the Kasoa region and emphasises the importance of efficient conflict resolution processes in preventing similar violent attacks.