Soldier under investigation for fraud reportedly commits suicide

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has reported the tragic death of a soldier, Lance Corporal (L/Cpl) Sapak Dickson, who allegedly took his own life while under investigation.

In a press statement, GAF Director of Public Relations Brigadier General E Aggrey-Quashie said "The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) regrets to announce the death of a Soldier from the 48 Engineer Regiment, Lance Corporal (L/Cpl) Sapak Dickson, whose lifeless body was found hanging on an electrical cable, in the Unit's guard room."

Preliminary investigations on the incident which occurred on Friday, October 13 at around 5:30am reveal the soldier had been placed in close custody on October 11 following reports of defrauding a Defence Civilian Staff.

"Preliminary investigative report indicates that the Soldier who was under investigations for several cases of fraud was placed in close custody on Wednesday 11 October 2023 at about 19:30 hours on a report to the Regiment for defrauding a Defence Civilian Staff,” the statement said.

A joint team from the Ghana Military Police and CID are investigating the case, while the soldier's body is said to have been moved to the 37 Military Hospital mortuary.

GAF concluded by expressing "deepest condolences to the bereaved family colleagues friends and loved ones of the deceased soldier."