SHOCKING: Young soldier dies a day after graduating

YEN.com.gh has sighted a post by a Facebook user announcing the sad demise of a young soldier Yakubu who died just a day after passing out.

The post was made by Mubarak A J Saagbul on Thursday. Checks by YEN.com.gh on the post on Facebook, indicate that the soldier had passed out in the first week on June this year, perhaps on June 6, 2018.

Though YEN.com.gh cannot say when exactly Yakubu died, it is believed that the death might have occurred on June 7.

He died through an accident when he was being transported to his unit of service at the back of a truck, according to Mr. Saagbul Mr. Saagbul sadly wrote on Facebook: “You chose the career of your dream.

Just a day after passing out, you lose your life. What an anticlimax to a hopeful life. May Allah bless you with rest my brother.”

This post has garnered reactions from some social media users who are shocked at the news, and some of them have said they do not want to accept that Yakubu was gone.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

Related Articles

Back to top button