Gbewaa College of Education lecturer dies after alleged military assault in Bawku
A lecturer at Gbewaa College of Education in Pusiga, Upper East Region, has allegedly been beaten to death by military personnel operating in the Bawku area. In a statement released on Saturday, 12 September, management of the college announced the death of Issaka Abdulai, a lecturer in the Science Department. According to the college, Mr […]
Issaka Abdulai, a lecturer at Gbewaa College of Education in Upper East Region, has died after reportedly being assaulted by military personnel in the Bawku area. College management disclosed his death in a statement on Saturday, 12 September, stating that he passed away following the alleged assault on the previous night. The college did not offer additional information regarding the events leading to the incident or the circumstances surrounding Abdulai's death.
Reports suggest that Abdulai was allegedly apprehended while riding a motorbike during curfew hours. The news of the lecturer's demise triggered protests in Pusiga, with residents blocking roads and setting tires on fire in response to the alleged military misconduct. This incident has raised concerns among locals about the treatment of civilians during the ongoing security operations in the region.
Gbewaa College of Education has expressed deep concern over the loss of one of its staff members, but no official details have been released about an investigation into the alleged assault.
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