🔗 Share this article No Fewer Than Six Lose Their Lives in Stampede at Ghanaian Military Recruitment Event Thousands Assembled at the Venue in the Capital At least 6 individuals have lost their lives amid a stampede at a armed forces enlistment gathering held in a sports arena in the West African nation. The midweek "tragic" event seems to have been caused by "an unexpected surge of candidates who overcame security measures and stormed the entrances," stated a statement from the nation's military. 22 others were hurt, among them 5 who are in serious state. A large crowd had turned up at El-Wak stadium, in the main city, the capital, with the hope of enlisting in the armed forces. Ghana has a youth unemployment rate of approximately 32%, the latest government statistics show, and such recruitment events normally draw massive gatherings and often result in disorderly situations. The closing date to submit applications for this event was prolonged for a week to allow for more applicants, as some had faced difficulties in the process. Military representative Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin stated the crush took place before the event's scheduled start of 06:20 GMT. The nation's leader President John Mahama has visited the wounded in hospital. Order has been restored, and the recruitment exercise has now started.