Prison officer dies during independence day parade rehearsals in Koforidua

Lance Corporal Paul Badu, a prison officer, tragically lost his life after falling ill during rehearsals at the Koforidua Prison park for the upcoming 67th Independence Day parade.

Reports indicate that Lance Corporal Paul Badu complained of dizziness during the rehearsal and was promptly taken to the prison’s clinic for initial treatment.

However, his condition worsened, leading to his transfer to the Eastern Region Hospital in Koforidua.

Hospital sources revealed that Lance Corporal Paul Badu suffered rapture in blood vessels in the brain , likely due to high blood pressure.

Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he sadly succumbed to his condition.

The 40-year-old officer, who joined the service in 2018, leaves behind a grieving wife and two young children, aged one and a half years old and one month old.

Ezekiel Korletey, the Public Relations Officer of the Koforidua Prisons, confirmed the incident, clarifying that Lance Corporal Paul Badu did not collapse during the rehearsal.

Nevertheless, his loss has deeply saddened the prison community.

In response to this tragic event, the management of Koforidua Prison has taken proactive measures to monitor the blood pressure of officers participating in Independence Day parade rehearsals, ensuring their health and well-being are prioritized.