Gushegu MCE Speaks Out on Slain Yiidana’s Murder, Demanding Justice

The Municipal Chief Executive for Gushegu, Abdul Hafiz Adam, has spoken out on the murder of a chief and his son at the chief's palace in the early hours of Wednesday. The killing of Yiidana and his son was a targeted assassination, according to the MCE.

Gushegu MCE: 'Attack Was 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.

According to Mr Adam, three gunmen entered the palace at about 11 p.m. on Tuesday and initially confronted young men outside the residence. The young men fled, after which the attackers approached the chief's wife and asked about her husband before forcing their way into the chief's room.

The chief and his son were subsequently shot and killed.

Chief's Wife Identifies Attackers

Mr Adam said the attackers were not masked and that the chief's wife was able to identify some of them. "The chief's wife was able to identify them and provided names to police," he said. Additional names came from other witnesses who said they recognized some of the men. All of the information has been turned over to security agencies for follow-up.

Investigation Underway

The MCE said the District Police Command had already transported the bodies to Tamale for autopsy by the time municipal and regional officials arrived at the community. The Regional Police Commander has pledged a full-scale investigation to establish the circumstances and motive behind the killings and apprehend those responsible.

The Regional Minister has also met with members of the bereaved family and appealed for restraint following the incident. Mr Adam stressed that, based on the circumstances of the attack, authorities believe the chief was specifically targeted. He cautioned residents against reprisals, saying any retaliatory action could worsen an already tense situation.

Fear Grips Community

The MCE said the attack has caused fear among residents, with most people leaving the community since the incident. Only members of the chief's family have remained in the area, describing the town as quiet but tense as residents stay away for fear of further attacks. Authorities are therefore appealing for calm while the security agencies pursue the suspects and work to establish the motive for the killings.

Source: JOY