The Ashaiman neighbourhood of Taifa was on Tuesday dawn forced into a self-imposed curfew after some soldiers reportedly stormed the area, following the alleged killing of a soldier over the weekend.
The soldier was reportedly killed by a mob in Ashaiman at the weekend. Photos and video of the said soldier was shared on social media after the incident. Some reports said he was attacked and stabbed by a gang. The soldier was reportedly on his way to his family home.
Chale the scenes in Ashaiman is scary. The Soldiers didnt come to play
pic.twitter.com/zapi19Xmg6— TWO TERTY (@Aboa_Banku1) March 7, 2023
Soldiers reaction
On Tuesday dawn (March 7, 2023), some alleged soldiers numbering not less than 20 stormed the area.
They questioned anyone they came across and reportedly beat them up.
This forced people to lock themselves up in their homes, fearing they will be beaten up by the soldiers.
Some eyewitnesses have recounted their experience on social media.
Some said they saw the soldiers around 2am.
One person said he woke up around 4am to see that the area which was usually busy around that time with many shops opened was still very quiet.
His assumption was that it was as a result of the downpour but when he stepped out, he saw some soldiers on the stretch, there were no vehicles moving.
He saw soldiers approaching so he quickly rushed back into the house and locked the gate.
He said his brother later told him he woke earlier and saw soldiers beating up some other people.
“My mother owns a shop by the roadside and should have been opened by now but as we speak, all shops are still closed,” he said.
He said he saw that vehicles passing by were stopped, male passengers dragged out and beaten up, “you people kill our colleague”, some of the soldiers reportedly said.
Another eyewitness said the said soldiers knocked on doors and anybody who came out allegedly received some slaps.
The Assemblyman for the area reportedly sent out a message advising residents to avoid certain routes.
He said he counted not less that 20 armed soldiers on foot, who were
#ashaiman #soldier #rip helicopters all come 😂😭 pic.twitter.com/YO5EXGMor4
— 🧘🏾🧜Dont Shout🧜🧘🏾 (@dontshout_ceo) March 7, 2023
Source: Graphic.com.gh
