13.11.2025 20:45
In the capital of Ghana, Accra, a stampede occurred due to the intense interest of young people wanting to join the army, resulting in the deaths of 6 people and injuries to 22 others. An investigation has been launched regarding the incident.
During the recruitment in Accra, the capital of Ghana, 6 people lost their lives and 22 were injured in the ensuing stampede.
Thousands of young people wishing to join the army flocked to the El-Wak stadium in Accra, the capital of Ghana. Due to the intense interest, a stampede occurred in front of the stadium. Authorities stated that 6 people lost their lives in the stampede and 22 were injured. In a statement from the Ghana Armed Forces, it was expressed that the stampede occurred due to the violation of security protocols and that there was an unexpectedly high number of applications.
AN INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN INITIATED REGARDING THE INCIDENT
It was reported that an investigation would be initiated regarding the incident. Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama visited the 37th Military Hospital where the injured were taken. Recruitment by security institutions attracts the attention of many young people seeking jobs in a country with high youth unemployment. According to government data, approximately 39% of young people in the country are unemployed.