Cash Reward Offered, Deadline Set for August 11
A military helicopter crash in Adansi Akrofuom, Ashanti Region, on August 6, 2025, killed eight, including two cabinet ministers. The Ashanti Regional Co-ordinating Council (ARCC) reports missing parts critical to determining the crash’s cause, with investigators scouring the Sikaman Brofoyedru forest site near Obuasi for clues.
The ARCC, in an August 9 statement by Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene, offers a cash reward for returning parts by August 11, 2025. Items, including metals, screws, or boards, can be handed to Unit Committees, Assembly Members, or the investigation team to aid the probe.
Intelligence suggests residents took parts from the crash site. The ARCC warns that possession after the deadline will lead to criminal charges, emphasizing severe legal consequences. The initiative follows the recovery of the Z9 helicopter’s black box, confirmed by Amoakohene on August 7.
The crash, during a trip to the Responsible Cooperative Mining Programme launch, has prompted national mourning. The Ghana Armed Forces and police are intensifying searches, with 12 arrests made for looting attempts. The ARCC urges public cooperation to ensure justice and clarity.
Items must be returned to designated authorities to avoid prosecution. The investigation, supported by the Ghana Air Force and international experts, aims to uncover whether mechanical failure or external factors caused the tragedy, impacting Ghana’s aviation safety protocols.
Adansi Youth Hand In Helicopter Parts For Reward
Adansi youth return helicopter parts for their reward following the Ashanti Regional Minister’s plea
Significant parts of the August 6 military helicopter crash have been recovered, thanks to the community youth, the Ashanti Regional Minister, Hon. Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has confirmed.
“Thanks to the community youth. Significant parts of the craft and other belongings have been returned. Still expecting more by close of day,” he said on Facebook.
The ARCC is urging anyone still holding any parts — no matter how small — to return them immediately to local leaders or investigators. A cash reward is being offered for voluntary returns before Monday, August 11.
After that date, anyone keeping items will be treated as a criminal.
The recovered parts are expected to help investigators determine the cause of the crash that claimed eight lives, including top government officials.