Flight Sergeant (F/SGT) Armah Nii Okai Mensah Alfred, who was the Air Force Male Contingent’s Supernumerary at the 67th Independence Day Parade at Koforidua in the Eastern Region, passed away unexpectedly, according to the Ghana Air Force.
The terrible incident happened at the Koforidua Government Hospital as F/Sgt. Armah was being treated for his injuries following a collapse during the March 6, 2024, parade at the Koforidua Youth Resource Center.
On Thursday, March 7, 2024, a delegation headed by Chief Staff Officer Air Commodore Eric Yirenkyi visited the deceased’s family to formally break the devastating news. Following that, the corpse of F/Sgt. Armah was received at the Air Force Base in Accra.
In a statement, the Ghana Air Force expressed its sincere condolences to the family of the deceased as well as to everyone impacted by this tragedy.
They pleaded with people to be mindful of the family’s right to privacy at this trying time.
Public announcements on the funeral plans will be made later.
Read the entire statement below:
AIR FORCE MOURNS THE LOSS OF FLIGHT SERGEANT ARMAH
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden death of Flight Sergeant (F/SGT) Armah Nii Okai Mensah Alfred. He was the supernumerary for the Air Force Male Contingent on parade during the 67th Independence Day Parade, which took place on March 6, 2024, at the Koforidua Youth Resource Centre.
The sad event occurred at the Koforidua Government Hospital, where he was receiving treatment after he collapsed during the 67th Independence Day Anniversary Parade. F/Sgt. Armah was a hardworking, respectful, and professional airman. He was diligent and highly proficient in his chosen career, and his absence would be sorely missed.
Meanwhile, a delegation led by the Chief Staff Officer, Air Commodore Eric Yirenkyi, visited the family of the deceased on Thursday, March 7, 2024, to officially convey the news. His body was later received at the Air Force Base in Accra.
We convey our deepest sympathies to all, especially the deceased family, and we entreat all to respect the privacy of the family of the late Senior Non-Commissioned Officer during this difficult period. Funeral announcements will be communicated later.
