Minister of Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has assured the public that military personnel involved in acts of brutality against civilians will face appropriate sanctions, stressing that the Mahama administration will not shield any offender, regardless of their rank or affiliation. Dr. Boamah’s assurance follows a series of disturbing incidents in which military officers have reportedly assaulted civilians across the country. The most recent case occurred in the Ashanti Region, where officers allegedly brutalised individuals, including those accused of wearing unauthorised military uniforms—commonly referred to as camouflage. Some of the victims sustained serious injuries. Providing an update on the state of the defence sector on Monday, July 21, the Minister emphasised the government’s commitment to upholding human rights and the rule of law. “Ashanti region military brutalities and other brutalities. Take it from me and take it from the Mahama administration, we will always treat crime as crime; we will not shield anyone,” he said. He confirmed that investigations into the Ashanti Region incident have been completed and a report has been submitted. While he did not disclose the full details of the findings, he assured that concrete actions would follow based on the report’s conclusions. “There’s a report that has come out of the investigations that took place there. The outcome of the investigation is clear. Do I want to speak to it at this stage? No. However, subsequent action will let everyone know the impact of that particular investigation is.” The Defence Minister’s reassurance comes amid growing concerns over the conduct of some members of the Ghana Armed Forces. Civil society organisations and human rights advocates have in recent months intensified calls for greater accountability and transparency in handling cases involving security forces and civilians.