🔗 Share this article No Fewer Than 6 Lose Their Lives in Stampede at Ghanaian Armed Forces Enlistment Event Thousands Gathered at the Venue in the Capital At least six people have lost their lives during a crowd crush at a armed forces enlistment gathering held in a stadium in the West African nation. The midweek "tragic" incident appeared to have been caused by "a sudden rush of applicants who overcame security measures and stormed the gates," announced a release from Ghana's armed forces. 22 additional individuals were hurt, among them 5 who remain in critical condition. A large crowd had gathered at El-Wak stadium, in the capital, Accra, with the hope of enlisting in the armed forces. Ghana has a youth unemployment rate of about 32%, the most recent official data show, and such enlistment drives normally draw large crowds and often lead to disorderly situations. The closing date to apply for this event was prolonged for a week to accommodate additional candidates, as a number had experienced difficulties in the process. Military representative Capt Veronica Adzo Arhin stated the crush occurred before the planned commencement time of 06:20 GMT. The nation's leader President John Mahama has gone to see the wounded in medical care. Calm has been reestablished, and the recruitment exercise has since begun.