Military Retrieves Bodies of Murtala Mohammed, Omane Boamah and 6 Others After Obuasi Crash

• The mortal remains of Murtala Mohammed, Omane Boamah and six others have been retrieved from the crash scene at Obuasi
• This comes after the Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crashed near Sikaman, in the Adansi Akrofuom area of the Ashanti Region
• The sad news has plunged the country into deep mourning, with questions arising about what might have occurred on the flight

Tragic scenes unfolded in Obuasi on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, as military personnel solemnly evacuated the remains of Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and six others who lost their lives in the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) helicopter crash.

Remains recovered from Obuasi helicopter crash site

The nation is in mourning following the tragic crash of a military helicopter en route to Obuasi, which claimed the lives of five government officials and three crew members.

According to a press release from the GAF, the Z-9 helicopter took off from Accra at 9:12 a.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, before crashing near Sikaman, in the Adansi Akrofuom area of the Ashanti Region.

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Videos trending on social media showed the helicopter bursting into flames on impact, with all passengers on board perishing. The military has since retrieved the remains, some of which were severely burnt.

Eyewitnesses described the aftermath as heartbreaking. The crash site was cordoned off for several hours as military personnel conducted recovery operations.

In a solemn moment, soldiers carefully carried the bodies of the victims, while awed onlookers stood in silence, grieving the national loss.

Ambulances were also on standby to help transport the remains to the morgue before a befitting funeral would be held in their honour.

The tragic event has plunged the country into sorrow, with tributes pouring in from citizens, dignitaries, and Ghanaians abroad.

Meanwhile, the cause of the crash is currently under investigation by military and aviation experts.

Government Officials involved in the helicopter crash were:

• Dr. Edward Omane Boamah - Minister for Defence
• Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed - Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation
• Muniru Mohammed - Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator
• Samuel Aboagye - a former Member of Parliament
• Samuel Sarpong - Vice Chairman of the NDC and Presidential staffer

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The crew members who were on board were:

• Squadron Leader - Peter Bafemi Anala
• Flying Officer - Mane-Twum Ampadu
• Sergeant - Ernest Addo Mensah

Omane Boamah prophecy resurfaces after helicopter crash

YEN.com.gh also previously reported that an old video of a Ghanaian prophet's warning to the late Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has resurfaced online following his untimely death in a helicopter crash near Obuasi.

The video went viral on social media on Wednesday, August 6, and it showed Prophet Roja cautioning the politician about an impending danger, with many believing he foresaw the tragic crash that claimed the lives of eight people on board.

The warning gained renewed attention after the minister tragically died in a military helicopter crash near Obuasi, with many mourning the late minister, whose passing has left the country in distraught, and others calling it a chilling message.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh