The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed the death of six people during a stampede at the commencement of its 2025/2026 recruitment exercise at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

According to the army, the stampede occurred as some applicants rushed to the stadium gates before the start of the screening.

In a statement broadcast by TV3, the army indicated that the six deceased were applicants and added that several others had also been injured.

"Preliminary investigations indicate that the stampede was triggered by an unexpected surge of applicants who breached security protocols and rushed into the gates ahead of the scheduled screening at about 0620 hours.

“The unfortunate incident led to the death of six potential recruits and many others being injured. The injured are currently receiving emergency medical care at the 37 Military Hospital. The Ghana Armed Forces assures the general public that medical teams are working tirelessly to stabilise affected individuals,” part of the statement read.

BREAKING: Six reported dead over stampede during military recruitment exercise

The GAF also stated that efforts are being made to inform the families of the victims.

"Meanwhile, arrangements are being made to notify the families of the deceased. The Ghana Armed Forces extends its deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and wishes a swift recovery to those injured. Further updates will be communicated," the statement concluded.







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