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A soldier has died after his gun reportedly went off and killed him at the Base ammunition Depot near Michel Camp in Accra.
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) in a statement confirmed that Private Bayou Roger, who was with the 5 Infantry Battalion died "as a result of suspected accidental discharge."
Narrating the incident, GAF said Private Roger, with the platoon from Southern Command, was performing his duties when the unfortunate event happened on Saturday, August, 19, at 7:50 am.
"Preliminary investigative report indicates that the soldier was seen sitting on his bed, waiting to relieve his colleague at a duty post at 8 am when his rifle went off hitting him under his chin; killing him instantly," it added.
GAF said a team from the Homicide Unit of the Gbetsele Police Station is collaborating with the Miltary Police to investigate the incident.
"GAF takes this opportunity to express its deepest condolences to the bereaved family, colleagues, friends and loved ones of the deceased soldier," it said.
The body of the deceased has since been deposited at the 37 Military Hospital mortuary.
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