Upper East Regional Minister, Stephen Yakubu, has actually interested citizens in Bawku to stay calm following current shootings.
Throughout an interview on JoyNews’ AM Show, he worried that the scenario is presently under examination, and the findings will be interacted properly.
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This follows a report by Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, who mentioned that 3 extra people were eliminated the previous night, bringing the death toll to 5 within the previous 48 hours.
Mr Ayariga declared they were shot by soldiers who declared the discovery of guns on them around 8 pm on Thursday. The circumstance has actually increased stress in Bawku, and authorities are working to deal with the issues and preserve stability in the area.
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“Unfortunately, we even had extra killings last night … they struck the 3 of them mercilessly. The assemblyman attempted to step in, however they declined to listen and they beat these kids and lastly shot the 3 of them,” the MP declared.
Mr. Yakubu, speaking on JoyNews, interested individuals of Bawku to stay client while waiting for the outcomes of the examination.
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“It is extremely regrettable that it has actually taken place. My acknowledgements to the household and those who have actually lost their liked ones. It is difficult for somebody to lose his/her liked one, however what I am stating is that as political leaders, we must be extremely mindful what comes out of our mouths so it does not tear this issue to the greatest level. That is all I am stating,” he stated on Friday, January 19, 2024.
The Regional Minister discussed that, according to the military, the boys were supposedly captured with AK47 weapons, which led to a weapon fight. He even more discussed that his workplace is working vigilantly, working together with stakeholders, to bring back peace in the location.
“The method he [Mahama Ayaria] is talking will not bring pece to Bawuku. We are doing our utmost finest to bring peace to Bawku.”
Speaking on the very same program, the MP for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, provided a contrasting account, asserting that the military apprehended boys who were in harmony speaking.
According to him, among the 4 handled to get away, while the staying 3 went through cruelty and consequently shot by the armed force.
He discussed that the assemblyman tried to step in throughout the pounding however was not successful. Mr. Ayariga mentioned that he connected to leading military officers to look for information on the scenario.
“I faced senior members of the military about the occurrence early today, and their factor was that they discovered weapons with them. I stated, however you nabbed them. Even if you discovered a weapon with them when you collared them, you need to apprehend them, take them to the police headquarters, and lock them up. That is where you keep them.”