A prison officer, identified as Lance Corporal Paul Badu, lost his life after complaining of dizziness during rehearsals at the Koforidua Prison Park for the upcoming 67th Independence Day parade.

According to reports, Lance Corporal Paul Badu was immediately rushed to the prison’s clinic for initial treatment.

However, due to the severity of his condition, he was transferred to the Eastern Region Hospital in Koforidua.

Hospital sources revealed that Lance Corporal Paul Badu suffered a ruptured aneurysm, likely caused by high blood pressure.

The 40-year-old officer, who joined the service in 2018, left behind a wife and two young children.

The loss of the officer has shocked the entire prison community.

The management of Koforidua Prison has put in place measures to monitor the blood pressure of officers participating in Independence Day parade rehearsals, ensuring their health and well-being are prioritised.

Source: asaaseradio.com