Military allegedly storm Ashaiman after soldier was killed

Since midnight, soldiers stormed Ashaiman, a suburb of Accra, and there have been reports of alleged brutality by some of them. This follows the alleged stabbing of their colleague by unknown assailants in the area.

In some videos circulating on social media, a young man is being flogged while a neighbor silently records the incident from a nearby window. In other visuals, residents are forced to roll on the muddy puddles of the early morning rains.

Military men allegedly brutalizing Residents in Ashaiman. This comes after one of their men was assassin@ted few days ago. Be safe out there 🙏 pic.twitter.com/4xi8d5gdyu

— Akwasi Bugati 🇬🇭 Blogger (@akwasibugati) March 7, 2023

According to the Member of Parliament for Ashaiman, Ernest Norgbey, who confirmed the incident to Accra-based Starr FM, this is an "unofficial curfew." Reports suggest that those who disobey the military's orders are flogged and mistreated.

As of now, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has not released a statement regarding the matter. Social media has been filled with reactions to the incident.

 

Soldiers besiege some parts of Ashaiman after one of their was allegedly killed! pic.twitter.com/fzNatEJCP8

— Zapke 🇬🇭 (@Zakpe_abd) March 7, 2023

Military personnel on rampage in Ashaiman… they are there to avenge death of their colleges who was allegedly killed by ‘thugs’ in the area. Pls if its not urgent avoid Ashaiman. Motorists are being attacked arbitrarily.

— manuel🇬🇭 (@bravemawuli) March 7, 2023

The junkies at the Ashaiman Taifa area including the slums around the place should be given a proper beating.. honestly. They give the whole town a bad name and are the cause of the insecurities. I support the Ghana Army on it’s actions this morning.

— Erskine Sam (@ErskineSam) March 7, 2023

Ashaiman Taifa dey boil hot 😂😂😂💔 my be easy for here. It’s funny and sad la pic.twitter.com/eE49G46aut

— ☆☆ASHIAMAN DRAKE ☆☆☆ (@RealCletus9) March 7, 2023