Binduri: Soldier killed in blast during counter-terrorism exercise
A military officer has died during a counter-terrorism training exercise in the Upper East Region after a blast occurred at Binduri during operations under Exercise Storm Shield.
The deceased, identified as Private Adotey, a Physical Training Instructor with the 6 Infantry Battalion of the Ghana Armed Forces, reportedly died while attempting to rescue fellow officers at the scene of the incident.
The Ghana Armed Forces has since concluded the 10-day Exercise Storm Shield, which was conducted across Bawku, Pusiga and Binduri to enhance troops’ preparedness in countering terrorism and violent extremism.
The development was disclosed at the closing ceremony held at the 11 Mechanised Battalion in Bazua by the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu.
The exercise formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen national security and equip personnel with the skills and mindset required to respond to emerging security threats.
Military authorities are expected to continue investigations into the circumstances surrounding the fatal blast.
Source: citinewsroom.com
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