The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has said none of its military bases or camps in the Dormaa West District of the Bono Region has been set ablaze.
There have been reports alleging that some agitated youth of Diaba youth burned down a military base in the area.
GAF in a statement signed by the Director of Public Relations, Naval Captain, Michael Addo Larbi stated that “no Military Base or Camp has been set ablaze.”
According to GAF, the facility that was set ablaze is an accommodation facility under construction to house the Military Detachment and a shelter for Forestry Commission staff.
It noted that at the time of the incident there was no military personnel at the location but it was the Police that successfully brought the situation under control.
“It must be noted that the Military Detachment is yet to be permanently deployed to that particular location as part of Operation Halt 1 to curb the illegal logging and lumbering which has been on the ascendency in the Region.
“GAF however wishes to caution the public that it would put in all measures to prevent and also take the appropriate action at its disposal, to deal with any miscreant or any other person who would even attempt to burn down any military or national asset, facility or installation,” the statement added.
GAF continues that it will respond appropriately in instances where its personnel mandated to ensure peace and security in the country and to protect important national assets are attacked.
The statement was furthered by urging the general public to support the drive in curbing impunity and to ensure that well-meaning Ghanaians are free to go about their normal duties smoothly.
By so doing it said it will see Ghana “enjoy the stability required for her socio-economic development.”
