Two persons have been confirmed dead following the clash last Friday at Tema Manhean (New Town) in the Greater Accra Region. The bodies of the deceased, identified as Joseph Adjei Adjetey, 22, and Christopher Amu, 38, have been deposited at the Tema General Hospital Mortuary, while three others, all civilians, who sustained injuries, are on admission at the same hospital.
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has, however, said the cause of death was not yet known but an investigation has been launched into what led to the clash between the youth and the navy personnel at Tema Manhean in the Greater Accra.
In a statement signed by the Director-General in charge of Public Relations, Brigadier General E. Aggrey-Quashie, the GAF said the investigation was being conducted with the Ghana Police Service.
The Greater Accra Regional Minister designate and former Member of Parliament (MP) for Tema East, Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, stated that the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) would ensure that justice was served and advised the youth to remain calm.
He gave the assurance at a press briefing last Saturday after visiting the families of the deceased, the Tema Traditional Council, the youth and the hierarchy of the Eastern Naval Command behind closed doors.
In the company of the Metropolitan Chief Executive of Tema, Yohane Amarh Ashitey, and the Tema Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Barnabas N. Nasumong, Mr Glover indicated that the Metropolitan Security Council (MESEC) would investigate the issue and make recommendations to the Regional Security Council for further action.
The MP for Tema East, Isaac Ashai Odamtten, has also visited the Eastern Naval Command and the bereaved families to condole with them and also hear at firsthand what transpired between the two parties.
via: https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-news-2-die-in-youth-navy-clash.html
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