Hon. Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Murtala and Alhaji Muniru Limuna Mohammed, the two Muslims who were part of the eight lives lost in the helicopter crash will be laid to rest today in accordance with Islamic Tradition, Custom and Practices.

On Sunday, August 10, at 2pm, Muslim Jannaza prayers will be offered at the forecourt of State House. At 2:30pm on the same day, they will be buried at the Military Cemetery, Accra.

The final day of the mourning period for the eight individuals who lost their lives as a result of a helicopter crash on August 6 took place yesterday, August 9.

The event titled “Evening of Reflections and Memorials" took place at the Forecourt of the State House.

The event was opened to all Ghanaians, including the general public, friends, and family of the departed.

On the first day of mourning, which began Thursday, August 7, a public laying of flowers and lighting of candles at the Ceremonial Garden at the front of the Presidency took place to honour victims of the tragic GAF helicopter crash. Members of the public, families, and friends were present. President John Dramani Mahama and the Chief of Staff Julius Debrah shed tears while laying a wreath in honour of the eight victims.

The public laying of flowers and lighting of candles at the Ceremonial Garden at the front of the Presidency to honour victims of the tragic GAF helicopter crash continued on August 8.