Samples of remains of the eight victims who died in the military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 06, 2025 have been flown to South Africa for DNA analysis to help identify each of the bodies for befitting burial.
A government delegation joined the samples which was flown out on Thursday, August 7, 2025 for the DNA test.
Before the bodies were transported, a prayer was held with some Ministers, IGP, CID boss and the delegation before the jet took off.
The Head of forensic analysis at the Criminal Investigations Department led the delegation to South Africa for the forensic analysis.
Interior Minister, Muntaka Mubarak addressing the media said “We want to thank the families sincerely for all the cooperation the have shown. It’s beyond burying and trying to establish what happened so that we prevent it in the future.”
He pledged that government will work around the clock to speed up investigations into the incident.
Explaining why the DNA analysis could not be carried out in the country in an interview with TV3 shortly after the jet took off, Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh noted: “Well, even if anything at all is done in the country, sometimes it may require further confirmation outside the country and so that is exactly what we are doing. Well, it is our prayers that is it is done as soon as possible.”
Government has also announced a three-day national mourning of the victims with a wreath-laying having taken place already at the Ceremonial Gardens at the Presidency on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
The crash occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region while the officials were on their way to a national event.
The others who lost their lives were; Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr. Samuel Sarpong and National Vice Chairman of the ruling NDC, Mr. Samuel Aboagye.
The military officers involved were; Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flight Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Armed Forces is expected to lead the official investigation into the crash, while tributes continue to pour in for the fallen officials.
The government has ordered all national flags to be flown at half-mast, and funeral arrangements are expected to be announced in the coming days.
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