Kumasi stampede: army pays 100,000 cedis in medical costs
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Starr FM
The Ghanaian army says it paid 100,000 cedis for Sandra Baafi’s medical care after she was injured in the stampede during recruitment in Kumasi. It also says it offered a family member a recruitment opportunity and ensured continued care, according to a statement published on 13 November.
The Ghana Armed Forces covered 100,000 cedis in medical costs for Sandra Baafi, a victim of the stampede during military recruitment in Kumasi, and are continuing to support her recovery, according to a statement published by the army on 13 November 2026.
Sandra Baafi was hospitalised at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital from 12 November 2025 to 26 February 2026 before being transferred to 37 Military Hospital in Accra at her family’s request, at the expense of the Armed Forces. After her discharge, the 4 Medical Reception Station in Kumasi was tasked with continuing her treatment until her recovery, according to the army.
The Armed Forces also offered a designated family member a recruitment opportunity. Her sister Mercy Bioh is currently undergoing training at the Army Recruit Training School in Shai Hills.
On 28 October, the army had given Sandra Baafi’s mother 30,000 cedis in financial assistance and a hospital bed to facilitate care at home. It had also offered a wheelchair and ambulance transport for the young woman to Kumasi, but the family already had a wheelchair and chose to travel with the National Ambulance Service, according to the military statement.
