GAF Cautions against Call for Attacks on Soldiers

Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) Cautions Against Call for Attacks on Soldiers

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has warned against call for attacks on soldiers, following a viral video circulating on social media.

In the video was a parliamentary aspirant in the Amenfi East constituency of the Western Region, Ernest Frimpong,  who is running on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party , urging persons suspected to be involved in small-scale mining to resist arrests by soldiers.

However, Frimpong has refuted the allegations that he and Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah have endorsed illegal mining and encouraged miners to resist military personnel.

In response to this, he claimed that he was taken out of context from a two-hour engagement with artisanal small-scale miners.

The GAF has condemned the call for attacks on soldiers, describing it as “unlawful” and “a significant threat to the security and stability of our nation.”

In a statement issued on Monday night, the Director General of Public Relations at the GAF, Brigadier General E. Aggrey-Quashie, urged the public to refrain from engaging in acts of violence or incitement against soldiers.

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“We strongly wish to caution the public against such utterances,” said Brigadier General Aggrey-Quashie.

“It is instructive to note that such calls are not only unlawful but also pose a significant threat to the security and stability of our nation. We therefore condemn any form of incitement or encouragement of violence against our soldiers.”

The statement emphasized that soldiers have the right to self-defense when faced with imminent threats or attacks that pose a danger to their lives or the lives of others. It also reminded citizens that assaulting or attacking soldiers is a grave offense punishable by law.

“It is important to note that soldiers like any individuals, have the right to self-defense when faced with imminent threats or attacks that pose a danger to their lives or the lives of others,” said Brigadier General Aggrey-Quashie.

“In situations where soldiers are confronted with immediate threats or acts of violence, they are allowed to use necessary and proportionate force to protect themselves and others.”

The GAF stressed on its commitment to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, and respect for human rights in the execution of its duties.

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It also urged citizens to report any misconduct by soldiers to the nearest police station or military barracks for appropriate disciplinary action.

The statement concluded by emphasizing that soldiers are committed to safeguarding the security of the state and protecting civilians. It is crucial that citizens respect, cooperate, and support our soldiers and refrain from engaging in acts of violence or incitement against them.

GAF Statement:

GAF CAUTIONS AGAINST CALLS FOR ATTACKS ON SOLDIERS

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has taken note of viral videos on social media calling for attacks on soldiers
and other security personnel. We strongly wish to caution the public against such utterances. It is instructive
to note that such calls are not only unlawful but also pose a significant threat to the security and stability of
our nation. We therefore condemn any form of incitement or encouragement of violence against our soldiers.

We wish to assure all and sundry GAF will continue to perform its duties of safeguarding the security of
the state and protection of civilians. It is also crucial to understand that personnel of GAF and sister security
agencies are committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, and respect for
human rights in the execution of their duties. In a situation where a soldier misconducts him/herself, the soldier
should be reported to the nearest police station or military barracks for the appropriate disciplinary action to
be taken.

It is important to note that soldiers like any individuals, have the right to self-defense when faced with imminent
threats or attacks that pose a danger to their lives or the lives of others. In situations where soldiers are
confronted with immediate threats or acts of violence, they are allowed to use necessary and proportionate
force to protect themselves and others. It must be noted that the outcome of such avoidable confrontations may
be unpleasant and dire.

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