Veep visits families of
bodyguards who died in motor accident
Accra, Nov. 29, GNA - Grief stricken Vice
President Aliu Mahama, on Tuesday led a
government delegation to call on the families of
his three bodyguards who lost their lives in a
motor accident in the Brong Ahafo Region on
Sunday while on the line of duty.
Accompanied by Alhaji Boniface Saddique,
Minister of Youth and Employment and
presidential aids, Alhaji Mahama called on the
families of Sergeant (Sgt.) Major Bawah Ayomah,
Sgt. Edward Anane Koranteng and Sgt. Azumah
Alhassan in Accra.
In a terse message at Sgt Ayomah's residence at
the Cantonment Police Barracks where wailing
friends and relatives had gathered, Alhaji
Saddique, who spoke on behalf of the Vice
President described the late policeman as a very
dedicated person whose death was inevitable
since it had been destined by God.
Quoting from the Bible and the Koran to buttress
his point, he said it was when one was enjoying
his or her family life that God decides to test
their faith.
He consoled Mrs Lamisi Ayomah, wife of the
deceased who was crying uncontrollably.
At the Nima Police Barracks, sermonising Alhaji
Saddique told the widow of Sgt Azumah Alhassan,
Police Corporal Dora Akuffo; and other members
of his family that as religious persons, they
must accept whatever came their way since it was
the will of God.
He prayed that God should give the departed
policeman a befitting rest.
At the Tesano Police Barracks, where the
delegation met with the tearful relatives of
Sgt. Edward Anane Koranteng, Police Lance
Corporal James Ofosu Amoako said there would be
a family meeting soon to decide the date for the
burial and funeral of the deceased.
Alhaji Saddique comforted the widow, Madam Agnes
Sam and the bereaved family.
Alhaji Mahama and his entourage later visited
the 37 Military Hospital where the driver of the
vehicle involved in the accident and two Metro
Television journalists, Mr Edmund Bediako and
Fred Bonny where receiving medical attention.
The Commanding Officer of the Hospital,
Brigadier General Joseph Wadwahani, said the
patients where responding to treatment and would
be discharged soon.
The accident occurred when the Vice President
and his entourage were returning from Techiman
and Aworowa as part of a two-day visit to the
Brong Ahafo Region.
GNA
