🔗 Share this article No Fewer Than 6 Perish in Stampede at Ghana Armed Forces Enlistment Event A Multitude Gathered at the Location in the Capital At least six individuals have died during a crowd crush at a armed forces enlistment gathering held in a stadium in the West African nation. The midweek "tragic" incident seems to have been caused by "an unexpected surge of candidates who overcame security measures and rushed into the entrances," announced a statement from the nation's military. Twenty-two others were hurt, including 5 who are in serious state. A large crowd had gathered at the El-Wak sports venue, in the capital, Accra, with the hope of joining the military. Ghana has a youth unemployment rate of approximately thirty-two percent, the most recent government statistics show, and such enlistment drives typically attract large crowds and frequently result in chaotic scenes. The deadline to apply for this event was extended by a seven days to allow for more applicants, as a number had experienced difficulties in the application procedure. Army spokesperson Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin stated the stampede occurred before the planned commencement time of 06:20 GMT. The nation's leader John Mahama has visited the injured in hospital. Calm has been restored, and the enlistment process has now begun.