Accra: The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has issued a warning to media outlets to avoid speculative and unsubstantiated reporting concerning the helicopter crash that occurred on Wednesday, August 6, claiming the lives of eight individuals.
According to Ghana News Agency, a press release from Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, Acting Director General of the Public Relations Unit of GAF, emphasized the need for caution in media coverage to alleviate the grief of the families affected by the tragedy. The statement highlighted the GAF's awareness of numerous speculative commentaries surrounding the Air Force Z-9 Helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region, urging respect for the memory of the fallen and sensitivity towards the bereaved.
The release further assured the public of the Armed Forces' commitment to conducting thorough investigations to determine the cause of the crash. It noted that all necessary efforts, including collaboration with international agencies, would be employed to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the incident.
GAF stressed that any conclusions based on opinions or conjectures at this stage would be premature and misleading, advising the public to be cautious of such reports. The Armed Forces expressed appreciation for the support received from the government, various institutions, and individuals, while extending condolences to the families of the deceased.
The statement concluded with a tribute to the fallen, wishing for their souls to rest in peace.
