Justice Sought: Soldier Arrested After Viral Pharmacy Assault Sparks Outcry and Condemnation in Ghana
The Military Police have reportedly arrested a soldier identified as Williams Mensah, who was captured on video physically assaulting a pharmacy attendant and a female customer. The incident is said to have occurred on Wednesday around 16:30 at a pharmacy located near Burma Camp in Accra. In the CCTV footage, first shared by GhOne TV and now widely circulated on social media, the soldier, dressed in civilian clothing, is seen in a heated confrontation with a pharmacist before slapping both the attendant and a female customer inside the shop. ALSO READ: NPP MPs file motion to block vetting of Chief Justice Nominee Justice Baffoe-Bonnie ADVERTISEMENT The video shows the female customer attempting to record the altercation on her phone after being attacked, prompting the soldier to turn on her again and deliver several blows to her head. Reports indicate that the incident began after the man demanded a refund of GHS 65 for medication he had previously sent a boy to purchase. When the pharmacy staff explained that refunds could not be issued for opened medication, the man reportedly became enraged and attacked them. In the process, he attacked a female customer before turning on the pharmacist and repeatedly striking him in the face. ALSO READ: Top 8 Largest Shopping Malls in Africa: 2025 Rankings In a recent video shared online, the same officer is seen being escorted by Military Police personnel into a van, believed to be in connection with the assault. ADVERTISEMENT Meanwhile, the incident has drawn widespread condemnation on social media, with many users calling for the soldier’s immediate dismissal and prosecution. ADVERTISEMENT&format=jpeg)
A disturbing incident involving a soldier, identified as Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Mensah Williams, initially reported as Williams Mensah, has ignited widespread condemnation after he was captured on video physically assaulting a pharmacy attendant and a female customer. The altercation occurred on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, around 16:30, at e-PRIDE Chemist located within Burma Camp in Accra.
CCTV footage, which first aired on GhOne TV and subsequently went viral on social media, shows the soldier, dressed in civilian clothing, engaging in a heated confrontation. Reports indicate the incident began when he demanded a refund of GHS 65 for medication previously purchased, which the pharmacy staff explained could not be issued for opened items. Enraged by the explanation, WO1 Mensah Williams reportedly attacked the staff. The video further shows him slapping both the pharmacy attendant and a female customer who attempted to record the altercation on her phone. After being attacked, the female customer's attempt to record prompted the soldier to turn on her again, delivering several blows to her head.
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) acted swiftly, with the Ghana Military Police arresting the suspect at dawn on Thursday, October 30, 2025. According to Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relations for the GAF, the soldier is currently assisting with investigations, and the victims have received medical attention and are also cooperating with authorities. The GAF unequivocally condemned the act, assuring the public that it does not condone misconduct or abuse of civilians by its personnel and will not shield any soldier engaged in such violence. The institution has consistently emphasized discipline and accountability as core military values, promising further details as investigations progress.
The Defence Press Corps of Ghana also denounced the alleged assault, describing it as unacceptable and contrary to the values of the Ghana Armed Forces. In a statement issued on Thursday, October 30, 2025, and signed by Joseph Armstrong Gold-Alorgbey, Dean of the Corps, the group commended the GAF for the prompt arrest. While expressing full confidence in the leadership of the Chief of the Defence Staff, the Corps urged the public to treat the incident as an isolated case, emphasizing that it does not reflect the overall character or professionalism of the Ghana Armed Forces as a respected national institution.
Furthermore, the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) expressed deep concern and outrage over the