By Francis Kobena Tandoh
The government of Ghana has received forensic reports of all eight victims of the military helicopter crash on August 6 at Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, President John Dramani Mahama confirmed on Sunday.
Addressing mourners during the burial of two out of the victims of Wednesday’s tragedy — Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation and MP for Tamale Central, and Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, President Mahama revealed that the reports had been delivered electronically, clearing the way for their interment.
DNA samples had been sent to South Africa for analysis due to the severely charred condition of the bodies.
“Happily, that process was concluded yesterday. We received the forensic results for our brothers; Murtala and Alhaji Muniru, and that is why we have come to bury them ahead,” said President Mahama.
“As I speak, the forensic reports for the rest have also arrived. In consultation with the families, we will decide how their funerals will be held. But, as we have said, on August 15 we will hold a state funeral for all of them,” he added.
In accordance with Islamic tradition, Janazah prayers for the two were led by the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra. They were later laid to rest at the Military Cemetery near Burma Camp.
The crash claimed the lives of eight people, including Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, former parliamentary candidate Samuel Aboagye, and National Democratic Congress (NDC) Vice Chairman Dr. Samuel Sarpong.
The three crew members who perished were Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
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