Dagbon kingmakers ban live ammunition during Yaa-Naa Abukari II funeral rites
The Dagbon Council of Kingmakers has announced an immediate ban on the use of live ammunition during the third-day funeral rites of the late Overlord of Dagbon, Ndan Yaa-Naa Abukari II, as part of efforts to ensure a peaceful and safe ceremony.
The third-day funeral rites of Yaa-Naa Abukari II are scheduled to take place on Thursday, 16 July 2026.
Mr Seidu warned that anyone attending the funeral with live ammunition would be arrested, stressing that the late Yaa-Naa had never supported the use of live ammunition during traditional ceremonies.
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