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Ghanaian army major killed by mob recieves state burial

Chigozie Ekwenye
Last updated: June 9, 2017 1:12 pm
By Chigozie Ekwenye
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The funeral of a Ghanaian military commander who was killed by a mob is coming to an end.

He was given a state funeral, attended by President Nana Akufo Addo.

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He was given a state funeral, attended by President Nana Akufo Addo, as Ghana’s Citi Fm tweets:

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He was killed on in May while he was out jogging by a mob who mistook him for an armed robber.

He was stoned to death and his body burnt, according to a military statement.

The president also posthumously promoted the dead soldier from the rank of captain to major.

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