The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has urged media practitioners, commentators, bloggers, and content creators to exercise caution and avoid speculative or unverified reports about the recent military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region.

In a statement signed by Captain (GN) V. A. Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relations, the Armed Forces expressed concern over “many speculative and unsubstantiated commentaries” surrounding the Z-9 Air Force helicopter crash.

“For the sake of the bereaved families and loved ones, the Armed Forces urges media practitioners, panellists, social commentators, bloggers and content creators to be circumspect in their reportage as a way of according respect to the memories of the fallen heroes and to mitigate the sorrows of the bereaved families,” the statement read.

The GAF acknowledged the intense public interest in the tragedy and assured that thorough investigations have begun to determine the cause of the crash.

It added that the process will include collaboration with international agencies to ensure a comprehensive probe.

“At this point in time, any purported conclusions based on opinions, perceptions and conjectures will be premature and misleading. The public is therefore advised to be wary of such reportage,” the statement warned.

The Armed Forces expressed appreciation to the government, institutions, and individuals for their support during this period of national mourning and extended condolences to the bereaved families.

“May the souls of our patriots continue to rest in peace,” the statement concluded.