GAF Helicopter Crash: Woman Mourning Deceased Victim Collapses at Wreath-Laying Ceremony

• A grieving woman lost consciousness at the wreath-laying ceremony for the victims of the GAF helicopter crash
• She was spotted praying for her deceased relative in a video, when she suddenly passed away at the Jubilee House in Accra
• Netizens who saw the video were heartbroken and consoled the family in the comments section

A relative of a victim of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) helicopter crash collapsed during the wreath-laying ceremony for the victims.

The grieving woman was saying a prayer for her deceased relative in a video when she suddenly went unconscious and fell to the ground.

Reports indicate that she is a relative of Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, the acting Deputy National Security Coordinator in charge of Human Security.

Alhaji Muniru was supposed to celebrate his birthday on the day of the wreath-laying ceremony; however, his family was mourning him following the tragic accident.

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Ghanaians mourn eight victims of helicopter crash

Ghanaians are mourning the passing of eight victims of the Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash. The heartbreaking accident occurred on August 6, 2025, when the victims were on their way to Obuasi for an event.

The aircraft reportedly crashed into a tree shortly after it was spotted by community members of Adansi Akrofuom and surrounding areas, hovering in a bush.

Two government officials, Minister for Defence Dr Edward Omane Boamah and Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation Dr Murtala Muhammed, were on board the aircraft.

Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Limuna Muniru, Former Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Samuel Sarpong, and Former legislator Samuel Aboagye were also on board.

The army personnel involved in the crash were identified as Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.

President Mahama declares three days of mourning

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Following the tragic incident, President John Dramani Mahama declared three days of mourning for the victims.

A wreath-laying ceremony has also been held for the victims, with their family and friends trooping in to mourn their beloved.

During the wreath-laying ceremony, a relative of Alhaji Muniru, who could not bear the pain, collapsed.

Watch the video of the grieving woman below:

Netizens console grieving families

Netizens who saw the video of Alhaji Muniru's grieving family were heartbroken. Many in the comments section extended their deepest condolences to the bereaved family.

@ZENABU OSMAN wrote:

"May All this dua and prayer reach him ameen."

@HajGamers wrote:

"When will they stop posting this 😭. You wake up morning cry, afternoon cry, evening cry midnight, cry unless you don’t get on social media 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭."

@FiNeST❤️HaNnAh🎀🫣🎀 wrote:

"I think Muslims are the most strongest on earth 😭"

Residents loot parts of crashed helicopter

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Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that residents from Adansi Akrofuom and its environs have reportedly looted the damaged parts of the Ghana Armed Forces aircraft that crashed recently.

In a video, residents were seen marching to their homes with the wreckage from the aircraft.

Netizens who saw the video were upset and questioned why the residents were tampering with evidence.

Source: YEN.com.gh