{"id":87766,"date":"2025-08-06T16:13:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T16:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=87766"},"modified":"2025-08-06T16:13:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T16:13:09","slug":"helicopter-crash-the-8-lives-lost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=87766","title":{"rendered":"Helicopter Crash: The 8 lives lost"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>1 Minute, 6 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>A helicopter crash in the Ashanti region has claimed the lives of several distinguished individuals, sending shock waves throughout the country.<\/p>\n<p>The incident, which took place on Wednesday, 6th August, has resulted in the deaths of eight persons, including ministers of state, other government officials and crew members.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read also: <a href=\"http:\/\/defence%20minister,%20environment%20minister%20and%20six%20others%20confirmed%20dead%20in%20military%20helicopter%20crash\/\" target=\"_blank\">Defence Minister, Environment Minister and Six Others Confirmed Dead in Military Helicopter Crash<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The confirmed victims of the tragic crash are:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dr Edward Omane Boamah<\/strong>, Minister for Defence<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed<\/strong>, Minister for Environment<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alhaji Muniru Mohammed<\/strong>, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr Samuel Sarpong<\/strong>, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mr Samuel Aboagye<\/strong>, Former Parliamentary Candidate<\/li>\n<li><strong>Squadron Leader Peter Bafimi Anala<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flying Officer Twum Ampadu<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sergeant Ernest Addo<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, announced the tragic news at a press conference and directed that all national flags be flown at half-mast in honour of the victims. 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