GAF details GH¢130,000 support for Kumasi recruitment stampede victim Sandra Baafi

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) says it has spent GH¢100,000 on the medical treatment of Sandra Baafi, a victim of the November 2025 military recruitment stampede in Kumasi, and provided her family with an additional GH¢30,000 in financial assistance.

The military's clarification follows public concern over Sandra's condition and an appeal by her family for further assistance, a year after she sustained serious injuries during the recruitment exercise at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

In a press release issued on Friday, November 13,, the GAF detailed the medical, financial and welfare support it has provided to Sandra and her family since the incident.

According to the statement, Sandra was initially admitted to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) from November 12, 2025, to February 26, 2026.

At her family's request, she was subsequently airlifted to the 37 Military Hospital in Accra for further treatment, with the Armed Forces bearing the cost.

The military said the GH¢100,000 covered her medical expenses and that it had assured the family of continued medical care through the 4 Medical Reception Station in Kumasi after her discharge.

“After discharge, the Military assured the family that 4 Medical Reception Station, Kumasi would continue her care until full recovery,” the statement said.

The GAF further disclosed that it had offered a recruitment opportunity to a nominated member of the family as part of its welfare support.

Sandra's sister, Mercy Bioh, is currently undergoing training at the Army Recruit Training School at Shai Hills.

The military also revealed that Sandra's mother received GH¢30,000 and an air bed during a brief ceremony at the General Headquarters in Burma Camp on Wednesday, October 28.

It said the family was also offered a wheelchair, but declined the gesture because they already had one.

The Armed Forces further offered to transport Sandra to Kumasi by ambulance, but the family opted to travel with the National Ambulance Service.

“The Ghana Armed Forces remains committed to Miss Baafi's full recovery and will continue to work closely with the family to support her medical care and welfare,” the statement added.

Meanwhile, the Baba Yara Sports Stadium stampede occurred on the same day as the stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra, where six prospective recruits died.