The residence of Mahama Ayariga, the Majority Chief and Member of Parliament for Bawku Central within the Higher East Area, has reportedly been set ablaze by unidentified irate youth.
Based on a number of studies, the incident occurred on Thursday, 10 April, when indignant youth vandalised and partially set hearth to the home.
Whereas the precise explanation for the assault stays unclear, the incident is allegedly linked to Wednesday’s chieftaincy clashes in the area, which left one individual lifeless, two others injured, and the residence of the Bawku Divisional Police Commander additionally set ablaze.
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In the meantime, the Inspector-Normal of Police, Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, at this time, 10 April 2025, led a crew comprising operations, investigations, and intelligence officers to Bawku to acquire first-hand data and assess the safety scenario on the bottom.
An announcement signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Assistant Commissioner of Police Grace Ansah-Akrofi, disclosed joint efforts by the Police and the Ghana Armed Forces to restore calm in Bawku.
The assertion famous:
One individual, Fuseini Iddrisu, sadly misplaced his life through the incident. 5 different individuals, together with one police officer and one immigration officer, sustained gunshot wounds and are at the moment receiving medical consideration.
It additional said:
Some properties belonging to the police, together with two autos and a rented police lodging at Binduri, in addition to the properties of some law enforcement officials, have been broken.
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The assertion emphasised that safety has since been intensified in Bawku and surrounding communities, with joint police and navy patrols ongoing.
The Police Service assured the general public that it will proceed working in collaboration with the Ghana Armed Forces, conventional leaders, opinion leaders, and all related stakeholders to make sure the upkeep of peace, regulation, and order in Bawku.
