Samples of remains of the eight victims who died in the military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 06, 2025 have been flown to South Africa for DNA analysis to help identify each of the bodies for befitting burial.
A government delegation joined the samples which was flown out on Thursday, August 7, 2025 for the DNA test.
Before the samples were transported, a prayer was held with some Ministers, IGP, CID boss and the delegation before the jet took off.
The Head of forensic analysis at the Criminal Investigations Department led the delegation to South Africa for the forensic analysis.
Interior Minister, Muntaka Mubarak addressing the media said “We want to thank the families sincerely for all the cooperation they have shown. It’s beyond burying and trying to establish what happened so that we prevent it in the future.”
He pledged that government would work around the clock to speed up investigations into the incident.
Government has also announced a three-day national mourning of the victims with a wreath-laying having taken place already at the Ceremonial Gardens at the Presidency on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
The crash occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region while the officials were on their way to a national event.
The others who lost their lives were; Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr. Samuel Sarpong and National Vice Chairman of the ruling NDC, Mr. Samuel Aboagye.
The military officers involved were Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flight Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.