In a press release issued Saturday, the Ashanti Regional Co-ordinating Council (ARCC) "admonished" any person in possession of items recovered from the scene to return them. The items include pieces of the helicopter such as "metals, screws, drives or boards," as well as personal belongings of the deceased.
The offer of a cash reward is valid until the end of the day on Monday, August 11, 2025. The statement, signed by Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene, warned that "any person found in possession of such items beyond the above date would be deemed a criminal and will face the full rigours of the law."
The demand comes three days after a Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter crashed in a forested area in the region on Wednesday. The crash killed all eight people on board, including Defense Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed.
The officials were en route from the capital, Accra, to the town of Obuasi to attend an event focused on tackling illegal mining, a significant environmental and security issue in the region. The crash has been declared a national tragedy, with the president declaring three days of national mourning.
According to the ARCC, retrieving all parts from the crash site is crucial for the official investigation into the cause of the disaster. An investigative team is currently on the ground, and the helicopter's black box was reportedly recovered on Friday. Items can be handed over to any Unit Committee, Assembly Member, or Municipal or District Chief Executives.
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