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A chilling incident involving Ghanaian military officers has sent shockwaves across the country, as seven personnel from the 4th Infantry Battalion (4BN) in Kumasi face serious criminal charges over the deaths of two civilians and the brutal assault of a third.
The accused—comprising senior officers and a driver—were arraigned before the Suame District Court on Tuesday, April 8, and have since been remanded into the custody of the military police as investigations continue.
The victims—Kwame Adu (alias Ogee), Kwabena Sarfo, and Christian Obiri Yeboah (aka Kofi Yesu)—were reportedly picked up by uniformed military personnel on March 28, 2025, in connection with a missing iPhone belonging to a civilian.
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They were allegedly taken to the 4BN barracks, where witness accounts and survivor testimony suggest they were subjected to intense physical torture. Two of the young men, Adu and Sarfo, were later found dead and dumped in a bush at Danyame, a residential area in Kumasi.
Police received intelligence on the whereabouts of two unidentified bodies and swiftly dispatched officers from the Suame Division to the scene. The corpses were collected and transferred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital mortuary, where they were later identified by their grieving families.
The surviving victim, Christian Obiri Yeboah, was located receiving medical treatment and has since given a disturbing account of the events that allegedly transpired at the military base.
In court, police prosecutors requested a remand into prison custody to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation. Defence counsel, however, insisted the suspects should remain under military jurisdiction, arguing that military police are equipped to handle the matter responsibly.
The judge ultimately ruled that the accused be kept in military police custody until their next court appearance on April 22, 2025.
The courtroom was filled with emotionally distraught family members, many of whom wept openly while calling for justice, accountability, and transparency. Civil society groups have begun raising questions about military oversight, human rights, and the thin line between military enforcement and civilian abuse.
One family spokesperson said:
“We are heartbroken. These were young men with families and dreams. How can a misunderstanding over a phone end like this? We demand answers. We demand justice.”
The case has sparked national debate about the role of the military in civil matters, particularly when civilians are detained or disciplined outside due process. Legal experts warn that this case could set a precedent for how military-civilian interactions are governed in Ghana going forward.
A prominent human rights lawyer speaking on radio Wednesday stated:
“This is a test of our justice system and the military’s commitment to professional discipline. The state must show zero tolerance for impunity, no matter who is involved.”
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