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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Couple, son 'hacked' to death over witchcraft suspicion in Jharkhand's Palamu
Medininagar (PTI): A couple and their 18-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death over suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhand's Palamu, police said on Sunday.
Their minor daughter was also injured in the attack late on Saturday, a police officer said.
The bodies were recovered from their house on Sunday in Panki police station area, he said.
“Initial investigation suggests that the case is related to witchcraft suspicion,” Manoj Kumar Jha, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Lesliganj told PTI.
A manhunt is on to nab the culprits, Jha said.
The girl suffered severe injuries and has been admitted to a government hospital, he said.
The deceased have been identified as Vijay Bhuiyan (45), his wife Kalia Devi (40), and their son Chotu Bhuiyan.
The bodies have been sent to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) for post-mortem examination.
