… At Burma Camp
In a startling twist, several brand-new excavators kept at Burma Camp in Accra for safekeeping have been stripped of vital parts, casting serious doubt on the military’s ability to protect state property.
Crucial components, including monitoring systems, batteries, and motors, are said to be missing from the machines, which were sent directly from the port to the military facility under a presidential directive for secure storage.
According to reports, the machines were sent directly from the port to Burma Camp as part of a presidential directive ordering that all excavators impounded or imported under special conditions be stored at military facilities to prevent tampering or misuse.
However, the recent development has raised eyebrows within both security and public circles.
Some soldiers at the camp claimed that the excavators arrived with the missing parts, suggesting the machines might have been tampered with before their arrival.
Others, however, expressed disbelief, questioning how brand-new excavators sent straight from the port could lose vital components without any trace.
“What we received were brand new machines from the port, so it’s surprising to hear that parts are missing,” one officer, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said. “It raises questions about where and when the tampering occurred.”
The incident has reignited debate over the President’s decision to store seized or imported excavators at military facilities, a measure that was intended to ensure their safety and accountability.
As of now, it is unclear how many excavators have been affected or the total value of the missing components.
Investigations are reportedly underway to determine when and how the parts went missing, as well as whether any personnel will be held accountable.
