Soldier Under Investigation For "Several Cases Of Fraud" Takes His Own Life

• A solider under investigation for fraud suddenly took his life on Friday, October 13, 2023
• The Ghana Armed Forces has explained in a statement Lance Corporal Sapak Dickson was found hanging from an electrical cable
• The GAF said the soldier was under investigation for several cases of fraud and had been placed in custody

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has released a statement on Friday, October 13, to detail how a soldier took his own life with an electrical cable.

According to the Armed Forces, Lance Corporal Sapak Dickson from the 48 Engineer Regiment was under investigation for alleged fraudulent activities.

The statement said Dickson's lifeless body was found hanging on the electrical cable in the unit's guard room at 5:30 a.m. on Friday.

“Preliminary investigative report indicates that the soldier who was under investigation for several cases of fraud was placed in close custody on Wednesday 11 October 2023, at about 1930 hours on a report to the Regiment for defrauding a Defense Civilian Staff,” the statement explained.

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Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh has reported in a separate story that a young pupil-teacher has suddenly passed away in the Dormaa Central Municipality of the Bono Region.

The death of Ampong Kyeremeh, 35, has thrown the town where he taught into a state of mourning.

Reports suggest that Ampong Kyeremeh, a GES-approved teacher may have taken his own life over his indebtedness.

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Also, a level 400 student of the University of Education Winneba (UEW) has allegedly ended her own life under bizarre circumstances.

Rita Anane was allegedly found hanging by her neck with a rope when her coursemates entered her room to check on her.

Rita's family say the story does not add up and are asking the police to get to the bottom of the matter to get justice.

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33-year-old female nurse killed mysteriously

In another tragic story, a young nurse has been found dead under baffling circumstances in the Ashanti Region, triggering fear among residents.

Rita Asamoah, a mother was three was found dead about hours after she was reported missing by her husband.

Asamoah had gone to work the previous day and had not returned home, prompting residents and police to organise a search for her.

Source: YEN.com.gh