Interior Minister, Mark Woyongo has called on the people of
Bawku to remain calm as security agencies hasten efforts to identify the
killers of two persons in the metropolis. One other person was left
in critical condition after unknown assailants shot them. The victims,
Alhassan Hadi and Tijani Issaka, were shot in their homes at Patelmeh after
evening prayers on Monday. Assemblyman for the area Imoro Mahamadu who
witnessed the incident said the victims "were sitting in front of their
house when a group of people started moving towards them. By the time they
realized they started firing killing two persons instantly. Mr. Woyongo
described the incident as unfortunate and regrettable because they have come a
long way with regards to peace in Bawku. He is confident the security agencies
would work within time to arrest the perpetrators of the crime. According to
him, there is nowhere those people can hide, assuring the people that
everything would be done to bring the perpetrators to book. The Security
Council in Bawku, in the Upper East Region, met yesterday to look into the
shooting incident in the town. Based on its recommendation, the security
presence in the area would be increased.
Source: Joy
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