🔗 Share this article At Least 6 Perish in Crowd Crush at Ghana Military Recruitment Event A Multitude Assembled at the Location in the Capital No fewer than 6 individuals have lost their lives during a stampede at a armed forces enlistment event held in a sports arena in the West African nation. The Wednesday's "tragic" incident seems to have been triggered by "an unexpected surge of candidates who breached security protocols and rushed into the entrances," stated a release from Ghana's armed forces. 22 others were injured, including 5 who are in serious state. Thousands had gathered at the El-Wak sports venue, in the capital, Accra, with the hope of joining the armed forces. Ghana has a youth unemployment rate of about thirty-two percent, the most recent official data show, and such enlistment drives normally attract large crowds and frequently lead to chaotic scenes. The closing date to apply for this event was extended by a seven days to allow for additional candidates, as a number had experienced difficulties in the process. Military representative Capt Veronica Adzo Arhin said the crush took place ahead of the planned commencement time of 06:20 GMT. Ghana's President President John Mahama has visited the wounded in medical care. Order has been reestablished, and the enlistment process has since started.