At the very least six folks have been confirmed lifeless following a stampede on the El-Wak Sports activities Stadium in Accra at present, November 12, 2025, throughout an ongoing navy recruitment train in accordance with the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF)
“The Ghana Armed Forces deeply regrets to tell most people of a tragic stampede nrinr to the graduation of the 2025/2026 recruitment train at present Wednesday 12 November 2025 on the El-Wak Sports activities Stadium, Accra,” GAF confirmed in an announcement.
Preliminary investigations point out that the stampede was triggered by an sudden who breached safety protocols and rushed into the gates forward of scheduled screening surge of candidates hours.
“The unlucky incident led to the dying of 6 potential recruits and plenty of others injured. The injured are at the moment receiving emergency medical care on the 37 Navy Hospital. Ghana Armed Forces assures most people that medical groups are working tirelessly to stabilise affected people,” the assertion revealed.
In the meantime, preparations are being made to inform the households of the deceased.
The Ghana Armed Forces has prolonged its deepest condolences to the households of the deceased and desires a swift restoration to these injured.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
