Court Documents Reveal National Security Operative as ‘Killer of Soldier’ in Kasoa

Court documents have revealed a conflicting narrative surrounding the identity of the suspect involved in the fatal shooting of a soldier at Kasoa Millennium City.

Contrary to earlier assertions by the Ministry of National Security disavowing any association with Benlord Ababio, the accused in the case, the Ghana Police Service has identified him as a national security operative.

The Ministry’s statement, issued on May 1, 2024, explicitly denied any link between Ababio and the Ministry, urging the public to disregard social media reports suggesting otherwise. It emphasized that Ababio was not a staff member and was in police custody assisting with investigations.

However, during Ababio’s arraignment on Friday, May 3, 2024, at the District Court in Achimota, the police presented a different perspective. Ababio, also known as Nana Barima Ababio, was not only identified as a self-proclaimed traditional ruler but also as a national security operative.

Magistrate His Worship Prince Owusu remanded Ababio for two weeks without taking his plea, scheduling the next hearing for May 16, 2024. According to court reports, on the day of the incident, Lance Corporal Michael Danso, along with two colleagues, had gone to the Millennium City Police Station to report a trespassing case on a parcel of land.

Ababio allegedly attacked and fatally shot Danso, who was in the driver’s seat of their vehicle. The police disarmed and arrested Ababio immediately after the shooting.

The revelation in the police brief contradicts the Ministry’s denial, raising questions about Ababio’s true affiliation and role within the national security setup.