The National Peace Council (NPA) has condemned the violence which led to the deaths of three men and injury to four others in Ejura in the Ashanti Region.
Protesters poured out on to the streets of Ejura on Tuesday 29 June 2021 to demand justice for the murder of Ibrahim Mohammed “Kaaka”, who was attacked on Sunday by unknown men.
A statement signed by Dr Ernest Adu Gyamfi, chairman of the Council, has called for a thorough and immediate investigation into the matter.
“The attention of the National Peace Council has been drawn to the shooting incident reported to have taken place in the Ashanti Region on Tuesday 29 June, 2021,” the statement says.
“The Council expresses grave concern that three Ghanaians have lost their lives in this violent incident. The Council condemns the unfortunate incident and calls on the relevant agencies to conduct thorough investigation into the matter without delay,” the statement adds.
It further calls on the media and other stakeholders to exercise maximum restraint in making pronouncements on the matter.
The statement is below:
Arrests
Kaaka, 45, was reportedly attacked by unknown people in Ejura in the small hours of Sunday 27 June.
He died on Monday afternoon (28 June) at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, where he was receiving treatment.
Two suspects were arrested within 24 hours in connection with the murder.
The suspects – Ibrahim Issaka and Fuseini Alhassan – were picked up on Monday evening in response to police intelligence.
A third suspect was detained on Wednesday 30 June. The police have not yet confirmed his identity.
Citizen journalist
Speaking to reporters in Kumasi, the Ashanti regional spokesman for the Ghana Police Service, Assistant Superintendent Godwin Ahianyo, said that Kaaka was ambushed by two men in front of his house on returning home at roughly 1.30am on Sunday.
“This morning we would like to inform the general public that the regional command has arrested two suspects in the attack and murder of Ibrahim Mohammed, alias Kaaka, aged 45,” he said.
“The suspects are Ibrahim Issaka, alias Anyaas, and Fuseini Alhassan, currently in custody. Both were arrested at about 10.45pm on Monday 28 June 2021 following police intelligence,” ASP Ahianyo announced.
He said the police have commenced investigations to ascertain whether the murder was linked to Kaaka’s work as a citizen journalist or the #FixTheCountry movement.
Fred Dzakpata
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