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He passed away in the early hours of Saturday, 20 November 2021.
The Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi, Mr Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, confirmed the news via a tweet thus: "News is that Ghana’s greatest intelligence & counter-intelligence mind-ever, Capt. (Rtd.) Kojo Tsikata, has just passed away".
Following his demise, the family of the late soldier has publicly stated that he will be given a private burial according to his wish.
A statement issued by the family and co-signed by Col Joshua Agbotui (RTD) and Fui S Tsikata said there is going to be a private burial ceremony in accordance with his wishes.
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“The family of Captain Kojo Tsikata regrets to announce his passing in the early hours of Saturday 20th November 2021. He was 85.
” In accordance with his wishes, the family will be making arrangements for a private funeral,” the statement said.
Kojo Tsikata was the former Head of National Security of the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC).
He is listed as a retired army captain in the Ghana Army.