At war: a Ghanaian banker who joined the Russian army died

Isaac Aboagye Mensah, a former bank employee in Ghana, is believed to have died in Ukraine after quitting his job to join the Russian military.

This man’s journey, which seems to have followed an unexpected and tragic path, raises questions and concerns for his family, which is always searching for answers.

In 2022, Isaac traveled to Qatar for the World Cup. After the international event, he returned to Ghana, but his return was short-lived. Shortly after, he announced to his family his decision to leave for Russia, accompanied by several Ghanaian colleagues, to enlist in the Russian army. This decision, which surprised his loved ones, marked the beginning of a period of uncertainty and worry for his family.

For a while, Isaac kept in touch with his loved ones via WhatsApp, giving them updates on his situation. However, these exchanges abruptly stopped, leaving the family in distress.

The latest information received comes from a Ghanaian colleague from the same military unit, who informed the family that Isaac had died on the battlefield. According to this testimony, Isaac died of shock after witnessing the horror of war victims. According to this same colleague, he was then buried on the spot.

It has been seven months since Isaac’s family last heard from him. The pain of loss is compounded by the uncertainty surrounding their loved one’s death. They have not seen his remains; their only information comes from his former colleagues. This situation makes it difficult for them to accept his death without formal proof.

Determined to get answers, Isaac’s family continues to seek help from the relevant authorities to confirm the information they have received. For them, the truth remains essential, as they still hope that their son could be alive, somewhere, far from the battlefields.