Video – Circle boys clash with soldiers over missing phone tracked to a closed shop

A viral video shows a confrontation between civilians and soldiers in Accra. This incident occurred on June 2, 2025, at Circle.

Reports indicate that soldiers broke into a closed phone shop. They were searching for a missing device. The shop was closed when they arrived.

The soldiers forced entry and ransacked the premises. Nearby civilians noticed and confronted the soldiers. Tensions escalated quickly during this encounter.

Civilians reportedly detained the military personnel. They called the police to handle the situation.

Many Ghanaians reacted strongly to the video online. One person said, “So now soldiers break into shops like armed robbers?” They expressed concern over lawlessness and disrespect for authority.

Another commenter stated, “People are calling for the interior minister to bring this military to order.” They noted that security should be more visible in such situations.

One netizen criticized the soldiers' actions as theft, saying they abuse their power. Another user questioned how they could break into a shop without authorization.

Concerns were raised about young soldiers damaging the military's reputation. A commenter remarked that this unprofessional behavior is common among military personnel.

They emphasized that using force against civilians is unacceptable. Overall, many expressed outrage over this incident and called for accountability from military officials.