Ghanaian Defense, Environment Ministers among eight killed in military helicopter crash
Ashanti Region, Ghana: Eight people, including two senior Ghanaian ministers, were killed when a military helicopter crashed near the Adansi area in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday.
The deceased have been identified as Defense Minister Edward Kofi Omane Boamah and Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Murtala Muhammed. Also among the victims were Muniru Mohammed Limuna, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Samuel Sarpong, National Vice Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress; and Samuel Aboagye, a former parliamentary candidate.
The helicopter’s crew, Peter Bafemi Anala, Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Ernest Addo Mensah, also died in the crash.
Confirming the incident at a press briefing, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah stated, “I have the unpleasant duty to announce a national tragedy involving the crash of a military helicopter this morning around the Adansi area in the Ashanti Region.”
President Nana Akufo-Addo has directed that all national flags be flown at half-mast until further notice in honor of the victims. The government expressed its condolences and lauded the deceased for their service to the country.
The United Nations in Ghana also offered condolences, with UN Resident Coordinator Zia Choudhury calling the crash “a national tragedy and an international loss,” and expressing solidarity with the people and government of Ghana.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.
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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
