The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has refuted reports that the death toll from the El-Wak Sports Stadium stampede has increased to 12, reaffirming that the official count remains six.
In an official statement on its social media, the GAF said:
“Reference the unfortunate incident that occurred at El-Wak Sports Stadium this morning, 12 Nov 25, concerning the recruitment exercise, the death toll remains six. The public should treat any other reportage as false. The Ghana Armed Forces will keep updating the general public of any developments.”
This statement comes after several media outlets reported the number of casualties had doubled following an earlier confirmation of six deaths and multiple injuries during the recruitment exercise on November 12, 2025.
The tragedy unfolded when a large crowd of applicants forced their way through security barriers and gates ahead of the scheduled screening, causing a stampede that injured many.
The GAF earlier assured that those injured are receiving emergency care at the 37 Military Hospital, with medical teams working to stabilize them.
Condolences were extended to the families of the deceased, and the Armed Forces urged the public to rely only on official GAF channels for accurate updates as investigations into the incident continue.
Story by: Mercy Addai Turkson #ahotoronline.com