Family Demands Justice as Soldier Appears in Court Over Fatal Shooting of Civil Engineer
The family of 29-year-old civil engineer Jeffrey Boakye Danquah is demanding justice after he was allegedly shot and killed by a military officer.
Family members, led by the deceased’s sister, Gifty Serwaa, gathered at the Akropong District Court on Monday during the second court appearance of the suspect, Private Nsarkoh Christopher Nkyinkyi.
Relatives expressed deep anger and frustration, with police officers intervening to calm the situation.
The shooting reportedly occurred weeks ago at the Ghana Armed Forces Central Command Headquarters in Kumasi, following a misunderstanding between Private Nkyinkyi and Danquah.
Prosecutors told the court that the confrontation escalated, and the accused allegedly fired a round from an M16 rifle at close range. The bullet struck Danquah in the chest and exited through his back, resulting in his immediate death.
Investigations are said to be at an advanced stage, but military authorities have still not produced the rifle allegedly used in the shooting, despite a previous court order.
Presiding Judge, His Lordship Emmanuel Wiafe Adu, ordered that Private Nkyinkyi remain in custody at the Central Command Headquarters in Kumasi until the next hearing.
ASP Jonas Newlove Adjei, Crime Officer at the Suntreso Police District Command and prosecutor in the case, expressed satisfaction with the adjournment, noting that ongoing investigations would help establish the full facts for justice to be served.
The case has been adjourned to June 22, 2026.
The incident has sparked public concern over the conduct of security personnel and the need for accountability in such cases. The family continues to push for a thorough and transparent process to ensure justice for their loved one.
