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Watch mother of one of the El Wak stampede victims break down in tears as her daughter was laid to rest

NewsWatch mother of one of the El Wak stampede victims break down in tears as her daughter was laid to rest

The mother of Priscilla Akua Nyamalor, one of the El Wak stampede victims, has broken down in tears as her daughter was laid to rest.

Priscilla Akua Nyamalor was among the six victims who died during the El Wak stampede during the military recruitment.

In the viral video shared on X, the mother of Priscilla Akua Nyamalor was visibly distraught as her daughter was laid in state.

The very distraught emotional mother could not be consoled by friends and family members.

Meanwhile, Deputy Defence Minister Brogya Genfi has revealed that the Families of the El-Wak stampede victims to receive GH¢50,000 funeral support and GH¢100,000 compensation.

Brogya Genfi further revealed that the government pledges continued assistance for the Families of the El-Wak stampede victims.

It will be recalled, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) confirmed six people died in the military recruitment at the El-Wak Stadium.

Reports suggest the chaos occurred around 6:20 a.m. when applicants breached security protocols.

According to GAF, 28 people were taken to the 37 Military Hospital.

They further revealed that six people have died, with five in the ICU and another 12 in critical condition.

Also, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has said all persons injured at the El-Wak Stadium stampede will receive a special recruitment package.

According to GAF, the November 12 stampede victims will receive free medical care at the 37 hospital until they are fully recovered and also receive a special recruitment package after recovery.

They further revealed that six people have died, with five in the ICU and another 12 in critical condition.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the news stated, “May this never be our story!!! Because of one Stupid decision!!!! You see what you’ve caused?? Smh!!!! Smh!!!!!”

Another netizen added, “This country Ghana eeer, if you make it alive every day you for really thank God ooooo. It’s really sad when some of us travel abroad and experience how they protect the youth and citizens, beautiful women like this just die sake of no proper measures. E b sad. Mama has. Strength”.

“This will hit you differently. Some may not recover again till she leaves this earth with these pains, because we lack the measures to keep our youth safe. This video should reach the military and the presidency office to witness what the whole country caused her”, one more netizen added.

An X user added, “Only God can comfort this woman. It’s sad. This wouldn’t have happened if people could just apply online and be called for interviews and selection. Common sense”.

Additionally, a netizen added, “When the mind, body and soul reach this state, not even bodybuilders can control you. It’s so, so sad to see a mother bury her daughter at this age. May God strengthen her and keep the daughter in His bosom”.

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