Bunkpurugu residents allege soldiers assaulted them during curfew operations
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Tension is mounting in Bunkpurugu in the North East Region following allegations of military brutality, with some residents accusing soldiers of entering homes and assaulting people during overnight curfew operations. At least four people have reportedly been hospitalised at the Bunkpurugu District Hospital with severe injuries following the alleged incidents. According…
Residents of Bunkpurugu in Ghana's North East Region are alleging that soldiers committed assaults during overnight curfew operations. At least four individuals have reportedly been hospitalized with severe injuries resulting from the alleged incidents. Local accounts indicate that victims were beaten inside their homes during the enforcement of the curfew, rather than merely conducting routine street patrols.
Community members express frustration, stating that soldiers should be ensuring people remain indoors, not intruding into private residences to inflict harm. The affected families and youth groups are demanding an investigation by the Ghana Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defence to determine the circumstances surrounding the reported abuses.
The Ministry of the Interior had previously imposed a curfew on Bunkpurugu township to address ongoing violence stemming from longstanding chieftaincy disputes. While the military has not yet responded to the specific allegations of brutality, community leaders worry that such abuses could erode public trust and hinder stability efforts.
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