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Kasoa: Police arrest one suspect in connection with killing of soldier

By Vincent Ashitey
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One person has been arrested after a land dispute at Millennium City at Kasoa in the Central Region, led to the killing of a military officer.

The suspect is currently in police custody, assisting the Ghana Police Service with their investigation into the incident.

According to a statement issued by the police on Wednesday, May 1, the deceased was shot around 4:20 pm on Tuesday, April 30.

The police statement also mentioned that the police leadership is coordinating with the leadership of the Ghana Armed Forces to investigate the matter further.

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"The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man in connection with a shooting incident which occurred at Millennium City, Kasoa, in the Central Region, leading to the death of a soldier."

"Preliminary Police investigation has established that the suspect, Benlord Ababio allegedly shot the soldier at Millenum City Kasoa on Tuesday, 30th April 2024, at about 4:20 pm. The victim sustained gunshot wounds and was rushed to the Mother and Child Hospital at Kasoa for medical attention. However, he was later pronounced dead by the medical authorities."