Seven Military Officers Remanded for Alleged Murder of Two Kumasi Civilians
The accused soldiers, including senior officers, face charges of murder after two civilians were allegedly assaulted and left dead following their arrest by military personnel.

- Seven military officers, including senior personnel, are charged with the murder
- The victims were allegedly beaten and abandoned at Danyame
- The court has ordered the soldiers to remain in Military Police custody while investigations continue
Seven military officers, including senior officers and a driver, have been remanded by the Suame District Court in connection with the assault of civilians that led to the deaths of two victims.
The accused officers, facing charges of murder and conspiracy to commit murder, include Lt. Selim Nikoi Neequaye, Lt. Emmanuel Abrokwa, Lt. Daniel Osae, Sergeant Kumi Edmond, Lance Corporal Ameyaw Desmond, Private Ampah Felix, Private Gyekye, and civilian employee Thomas Adjei Mensah.
The incident occurred on March 28, when three men, accused of stealing a mobile phone, were arrested and taken to the 4th Infantry Battalion barracks. Two of the victims, Kwame Adu (Ogee) and Kwabena Sarfo, were later found dead in the Danyame area of Kumasi. The third victim, Christian Obiri Yeboah, known as Kofi Yesu, survived to recount the assault.
The prosecution claims the victims were interrogated, beaten, and abandoned at Danyame, while the accused officers deny the allegations of physical abuse. A surviving victim’s testimony supports the claim of assault at the military barracks. Police, in collaboration with the Military Command, arrested the suspects after the bodies were discovered.
Defense lawyers opposed the request for prison remand, instead suggesting custody by the Military Police.
The court, however, ordered that the accused remain in Military Police custody until the next hearing on April 22, 2025.
The Ghana Armed Forces have pledged a thorough investigation, with consequences for anyone found guilty. The families of the deceased continue to seek justice.