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Military Officer Killed in Land Dispute Shooting in Ghana, Two Others Escape

A military officer was shot dead by a sub-chief in a land dispute in Ghana, highlighting the ongoing issue of land conflicts and alleged police corruption. The incident has sparked outrage and military deployment to the area.

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Military Officer Killed in Land Dispute Shooting in Ghana, Two Others Escape

Military Officer Killed in Land Dispute Shooting in Ghana, Two Others Escape

A military officer was shot dead by Benlord Ababio, the Gyasehene (sub-chief) of Millennium City, in a land dispute incident that occurred on April 30, 2024, in Gomoa East District, Central Region, Ghana. Two other military officers who were with the deceased escaped unhurt. The shooting took place near the Millennium City Police Station, where the officers had gone to file a complaint about the ongoing land dispute.

According to reports, the deceased officer and his colleagues had previously lodged a complaint at the local police station regarding the land issue. The dispute stemmed from a plot of land that the brother of one of the officers had purchased from a man named Winnebo Ndego. However, a group led by an individual named Fiifi had been preventing them from developing the land.

On the day of the incident, the officers visited the disputed land to assess the situation and found another group working on the property. They attempted to take the workers to the police station, but the workers refused to comply. As the officers were driving to the Central East Regional Police Command to file another complaint, Benlord Ababio allegedly pulled out a pistol and opened fire on their vehicle, killing one officer on the spot while the others managed to escape.

Kofi Asmah, the owner of 21 Century Construction Company, has accused some police officers in the area of being involved with land guards, leading to residents living in fear due to the land guard threat. He alleged that the police at the Millennium City station were not ready to work to bring order to the area, and some were allegedly in bed with land guards who have been terrorizing developers.

Why this matters: The incident highlights the ongoing issue of land disputes and the involvement of land guards in Ghana, which has led to violence and loss of life. It also raises concerns about alleged corruption within the local police force and their ability to effectively address such situations.

Following the shooting, Benlord Ababio was arrested and taken into police custody. He was later transferred to the Accra Division by the police for fear of being attacked by land guards in the area. The body of the deceased military officer has been deposited at the 37 Military Hospital. Neither the Ghana Police Service nor the Ghana Armed Forces have released an official statement about the incident. Social media users have been reacting to the details amid social with fear and mockery, and there are reports that soldiers have been deployed to the area.

Key Takeaways

  • Military officer shot dead by sub-chief in land dispute in Ghana.
  • Dispute stemmed from land purchased by officer's brother from Winnebo Ndego.
  • Sub-chief Benlord Ababio arrested, transferred to Accra for fear of attack.
  • Locals allege police involvement with land guards terrorizing developers.
  • Soldiers deployed to the area following the incident.