The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has categorically refuted claims circulating in a viral audio recording on social media that suggest improper use of military facilities for transporting ammunition.
In a press release dated December 25, 2024, the GAF described the allegations as false, calling for the public to disregard the misinformation entirely.
The viral audio alleged that a civilian pickup truck was allowed entry into the Magazine at the 5 Battalion of Infantry to transport boxes of ammunition to an unspecified destination. But the GAF clarified that the vehicle in question was used to deliver a newly acquired live cow, which was subsequently quarantined before being relocated to the kraal adjacent to the Magazine.
The statement emphasised the need for individuals and groups to verify information about security services before spreading it online. GAF highlighted the dangers of misinformation, particularly its potential to cause unnecessary tension, fear, and panic among citizens.
“Such actions tend to create unnecessary tension and also cause fear and panic in the country, especially around this period,” the release warned.
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The Ghana Armed Forces reassured the public of its transparency and urged anyone with concerns or inquiries to contact its Department of Public Relations. GAF further reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the nation’s stability and sovereignty while discouraging any deliberate or inadvertent actions that could disrupt national peace.
The release concluded with a call for media houses to exercise due diligence when publishing information about the Armed Forces, stressing the importance of accuracy and responsibility in journalism.
Read the GAF full statement below:
