No Fewer Than Six Lose Their Lives in Stampede at Ghana Armed Forces Enlistment Drive

At least six individuals have died amid a stampede at a armed forces enlistment gathering held in a sports arena in Ghana.

The midweek "tragic" event seems to have been triggered by "a sudden rush of candidates who breached security protocols and stormed the gates," announced a release from Ghana's armed forces.

22 others were injured, including five who remain in serious state.

A large crowd had gathered at El-Wak stadium, in the capital, the capital, with the hope of enlisting in the military.

Ghana has a rate of joblessness among young people of approximately thirty-two percent, the latest official data indicate, and such recruitment events typically attract large crowds and frequently result in disorderly situations.

The deadline to submit applications for this event was extended by a week to allow for more applicants, as some had experienced challenges in the process.

Military representative Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin stated the stampede took place before the planned commencement time of 06:20 GMT.

Ghana's President John Mahama has visited the wounded in medical care.

Calm has been restored, and the enlistment process has since begun.