The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has rejected allegations that it abandoned Sandra Baafi, one of the victims of the Kumasi recruitment stampede, insisting that it has provided substantial medical, financial and welfare support to her and her family since the incident.

The military’s response follows a viral social media publication that raised concerns about Sandra’s condition and the assistance she has received after the tragedy.

In a statement dated Friday, November 13, 2026, the Armed Forces outlined the various interventions undertaken to support Sandra’s recovery, including payment of her medical bills, her transfer to another hospital and financial assistance to her family.

GAF disclosed that Sandra was first admitted to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), where she received treatment from November 12, 2025, to February 26, 2026.

Following a request from her family, she was subsequently airlifted to the 37 Military Hospital in Accra for further medical care. The Armed Forces said it took full responsibility for the cost of the transfer and her treatment, spending GH¢100,000 on her medical expenses.

The military further explained that after Sandra was discharged from the 37 Military Hospital, it assured her family that the 4 Medical Reception Station in Kumasi would continue to provide medical support until she fully recovers.

Beyond the medical assistance, GAF said it had also taken steps to improve the family’s welfare, including offering a recruitment opportunity to a member of the household.

The opportunity was given to Sandra’s sister, Mercy Bioh, who was nominated by the family and is currently undergoing training at the Army Recruit Training School at Shai Hills.

As part of its latest intervention, the Armed Forces organised a presentation ceremony at its General Headquarters on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, to provide additional support to the families of two stampede victims who had been discharged from hospital.

At the ceremony, Sandra’s mother received GH¢30,000 in cash to assist with her daughter’s ongoing care and welfare.

The family also received an air bed to improve Sandra’s comfort and make her care at home easier.

GAF added that it offered the family a wheelchair to support Sandra’s mobility, but the offer was declined because they already had one.