To mark one week since Lance Corporal Michael Danso tragically lost his life in Kasoa, his family returned to the site where he was shot to death to conduct a cleansing ritual.

Following tradition, the family performed rituals and poured libations at the scene of the incident to facilitate the spiritual return of their son as seen in a viral video.

Videos of the ceremony depicted traditional leaders and members of the soldier's family pouring libations and reciting incantations.

L/Cpl Michael Danso was caught in the crossfire of a land dispute at Kasoa Millennium City, where he was brutally shot multiple times near a police station.

The soldier lost his life on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in an unprovoked attack while accompanying his colleague, Cpl Omar Abdul-Rahman, to his half plot of land at Kasoa, where reports suggested someone was encroaching.

The prime suspect in the case, Benlord Ababio, allegedly engaged in a confrontation with the soldiers at the police station, leading to the fatal shooting of Lance Corporal Danso.

According to both the Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Police Service, the dispute centered around a half plot of land claimed by Lance Corporal Omar Abdul Rahman, who was present during the incident along with Lance Corporal Ametus Matthew.

Contrary to initial reports, the soldiers reportedly sought police intervention before the confrontation escalated.

During the altercation at the police station, shots were fired, resulting in Lance Corporal Danso sustaining fatal injuries. The police disarmed and arrested the shooter upon realizing the severity of the situation.

The Ghana Armed Forces retrieved Lance Corporal Danso's body, which has since been placed in the morgue at the 37 Military Hospital.