3 Operation Vanguard soldiers under investigation for illegal operation

The Military High Command says its attention  has been drawn to the involvement of some soldiers in illegal operations whilst on duty with Operation Vanguard.

A statement signed by the Director of Public Relations, Col. Aggrey Quarshie said, report has it that the soldiers numbering three with some alleged accomplices tried to extort money from some illegal miners at Wassa Akropong.

The statement said, the Military High Command frowns upon such misconduct by troops and has accordingly suspended the soldiers from their duties with Operation Vanguard, and placed them under close arrest at the 2nd Battalion of Infantry in Takoradi. 

Detailed investigations are being conducted into the case and stern disciplinary action would be taken against them if found culpable.

The statement said the Military High Command assures the  public that under no circumstance will it condone such unprofessional conduct by any member of the Ghana Armed Forces. 

In the meantime, personnel on Operation Vanguard will continue to perform their assigned tasks to ensure that the mandate is achieved. 

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