Gushegu MCE describes Yiidana, son killings as targeted assassination
The Municipal Chief Executive for Gushegu, Abdul Hafiz Adam, says the killing of a Yiidana and his son at the chief’s palace was a targeted assassination and not the beginning of wider communal violence. He has urged residents to remain calm as security agencies investigate the attack and work to identify and arrest those responsible. […]
Municipal Chief Executive of Gushegu, Abdul Hafiz Adam, characterized the killing of Yiidana and his son at the chief's residence as a targeted assassination during a recent MyJoyOnline interview. Adam urged the community to remain calm as security forces investigate the attack and seek to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
According to Adam, three gunmen infiltrated the palace around 11 p.m. on Tuesday and initially confronted individuals outside the residence. The young men fled before the attackers proceeded to the chief's wife, who identified some of the assailants. This information was promptly relayed to the police, with additional names surfacing from other witnesses.
The bodies of the chief and his son were transported to Tamale for autopsy once municipal and regional officials arrived at the scene. The Regional Police Commander pledged a comprehensive investigation into the incident, while the Regional Minister met with the bereaved family and called for restraint. Adam cautioned residents against retaliatory actions, warning that such responses could exacerbate an already volatile situation.
The attack has instilled fear among residents, leading many to flee the community, leaving only the chief's family behind. Authorities are appealing for calm as security forces pursue the suspects and strive to determine the motive behind the killings.
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