The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has strongly condemned what he describes as the unacceptable conduct of military personnel in Bawku, including the destruction of a culturally significant statue and acts of brutality against civilians.
In a press statement issued on Monday, July 14, the Bawku Central MP demanded immediate investigations by the military high command into the incidents that occurred on Sunday, July 13. "I condemn, in no uncertain terms, the unacceptable act of destruction of the statue of the Zugran of the Kusaug Traditional Area, Asigri Abugrago Azoka II, by some military personnel," Mr Ayariga stated.
He also decried reports of military brutality on civilians, describing the conduct as "unacceptable" and calling on the senior hierarchy of the military to take swift action.
While condemning the actions of the military, Mr Ayariga also criticised the violent attack by unknown assailants on a vehicle being escorted by soldiers. "The violent gun attack by unknown youth on the vehicle escorted by soldiers is equally condemned, and further attacks must cease," he noted.
