The
Interior Ministry has assured chiefs in the three regions of the north that it
will protect them against any attempt on their lives. This follows the murder
of some chiefs in these regions over chieftaincy disputes which led to frequent
communal clashes. The paramount chief of Buipe, Abdulai Mahama Jinapor II in a
desperate appeal said many of the chiefs in that part of the country feel
insecure. The security
services have so far
failed to track down
the killers of the late overlord of
Dagbon, Yaa Naa Yakubu Andani II and the Bimbilla chief, Naa Dasana Abdulai
Andani II. The Deputy Interior Minister, James Agalga told Citi News
the Buipewura has legitimate concerns but he assured him that the government is
on top of national security and will continue to do everything within its power
to protect the chiefs of this country. He recalled that after the murder of the
Yaa Naa, people raised concerns about the nature of investigations which were
carried out leading to the acquittal of the individuals who were put before
court. There are suggestions for the government to re-open investigations into
the matter and according to Agalga, “all options are opened to government and
it is weighing the situation to see what can be done about the murder of the
Yaa Naa. Meanwhile, security analyst with the West African Network for
Peace-building (WANEP), Emmanuel Bombande says finding the culprits are only a
minute part of a bigger social problem. He said the Buipewura is not only
expressing fears but he “seems to propose a solution in the criminal justice court.” Mr.
Bombande remarked that the roles of chiefs make them vulnerable thereby making
them easy targets for criminals.
Source Citi
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