Tears Flow As Imoro Sherrif, Slain Young Soldier Is Laid To Rest (Photos)

The mortal remains of soldier Imoro Sherrif who was allegedly stabbed to death in Taifa a suburb of Ashaiman has been laid to rest.

It was an emotional morning as military officers could not hide their human side as they gave their 21-year-old colleague his last walk.

Photos: Slain soldier in Ashaiman laid to rest

The body was prepared for burial at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra.

The National Chief Imam, Sheik Osman Nuhu Sharubutu prayed for his soul after some Islamic rituals.

Photos: Slain soldier in Ashaiman laid to rest

The late Sherrif, a trumpeter with the Ghana Armed Forces Band stationed at Sunyani in the Bono Region was allegedly killed by a mob at Ashaiman Taifa last Saturday.

Photos: Slain soldier in Ashaiman laid to rest

In the last three weeks, he has been in Accra for a military course and had been visiting his parents in Ashaiman every Friday.

Photos: Slain soldier in Ashaiman laid to rest

Friday, March 4, would have been the third time he was going home but it was never to be as he was killed by a gang.

He has been laid to rest at the Burma Camp cemetery.

Photos: Slain soldier in Ashaiman laid to rest
Photos: Slain soldier in Ashaiman laid to rest
Photos: Slain soldier in Ashaiman laid to rest
Photos: Slain soldier in Ashaiman laid to rest
Photos: Slain soldier in Ashaiman laid to rest
Photos: Slain soldier in Ashaiman laid to rest