TRENDING VIDEO: Soldiers Break-In at Phone Shop Over Alleged Stolen Phone at Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra as sellers confront the soldiers in the process.
In the dramatic video at Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra on June 4, 2025, a group of soldiers allegedly broke into a closed phone shop in search of a missing device, sparking a tense confrontation with civilians. According to reports, the soldiers tracked the device to the shop but, instead of involving the police, forcibly entered the premises, leading to a public outcry.
VIDEO: Soldiers Break-In at Phone Shop Over Alleged Stolen Phone at Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra
A confrontation broke out between civilians and some soldiers at Circle, Accra, yesterday after the soldiers allegedly broke into a closed phone shop in search of a missing device.
According to reports, the soldiers had tracked a missing phone to the shop, which was closed at… pic.twitter.com/DSEXK2e35G
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The situation escalated as civilians detained the military personnel and called in law enforcement, highlighting a rare instance of public resistance against military actions in Ghana. This incident has raised questions about the appropriate role of the military in civilian disputes and the boundaries of their authority.
The confrontation at the phone shop is particularly notable given Ghana’s legal framework, which prohibits civilians from wearing military attire and restricts the photographing of military personnel and strategic sites. This event underscores a perceived overreach by the military, as they bypassed standard procedures that would typically involve civilian law enforcement.
