According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the incident occurred on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

The deceased has been identified as 25-year-old Ali Abubakari.

In a statement, the GNFS said it received a distress call at approximately 12:25 p.m. regarding a fire at block number E 6264, known to be retailing petrol in gallons.

A fire crew, led by Station Officer I Daniels Moah, was swiftly dispatched and arrived at the scene at 12:31 p.m.

Upon arrival, the fire had already engulfed the uncompleted structure, which was being used to store gallons of petrol and six bags of beans. The building was partially destroyed, but six other bags were successfully salvaged by the crew.

The firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control within ten minutes and fully extinguished it by 12:55 p.m. using water.

The charred body of the deceased was handed over to officers from the Ejura Police Command for further investigation.

Meanwhile, the GNFS has commenced an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and is urging the public to avoid storing or dispensing petroleum products in unauthorised or unsafe structures.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and reaffirm our commitment to protecting lives and property through timely and professional emergency response,” the statement added.

Source: Adomonline.com

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The deceased, Masawudu, popularly known as Cantona, was arrested on suspicion of purchasing a stolen phone and taken to the Ejura Police Station for questioning.

However, he was later pronounced dead at the hospital, with his family and friends accusing the police of brutally beating him to death.

Speaking to JoyNews, the MP for the area described the incident as unfortunate and called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s death.

The MP’s call for an autopsy has been supported by the family of the deceased, who have been demanding answers from the police.

“We want to know what happened to our son. We want to know if he was beaten to death or if he died from natural causes. We deserve to know the truth,” said a relative.

The Ghana Police Service has promised to investigate the incident and cooperate in the autopsy process.

The incident has sparked widespread outrage and protests in Ejura, with some aggrieved residents setting the local police station ablaze in protest.

As the investigation into Cantona’s death continues, the people of Ejura remain on edge, demanding justice and answers from the authorities.

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In a statement issued on Saturday, the police explained that the incident arose after the arrest of a suspect around 10:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, for an alleged case of stealing. The suspect was detained in police custody pending further investigations.

The statement added that at approximately 2:20 a.m., the suspect complained of illness and was promptly taken to the Ejura Government Hospital for medical attention. Unfortunately, the suspect passed away while receiving treatment later that morning.

“As arrangements were being made to transfer the body to the morgue for preservation and autopsy, some members of the Ejura community attacked the police station, setting it ablaze. A section of the mob then proceeded to the hospital and forcibly took possession of the body,” the police reported.

According to the statement, the police engaged opinion leaders and carried out de-escalation efforts, which successfully restored calm, with no casualties reported. The military later joined to support efforts in maintaining law and order.

The Ghana National Fire Service was also present to extinguish the fire at the police station.

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It comes after alleged assault of the Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party in the Ejura Constituency, Abdul Rahman Hudu by a co-panelist, Osman Abubakari Sadiq of NDC on live radio.

Mr. Baafi, says the NPP has taken notice of pockets of violence being perpetrated in some constituencies against NPP members.

“We are not in a brutish state. It is about the law, so the law will take its due course. But as I rightly said, there is a limit to human endurance”, he said.

The Former Communications Officer further added, “it is becoming one too many. We have been accommodating this kind of reckless and irresponsible act. If they keep on doing that I am afraid they will realize that they brought their battle into our field.”

A video in circulation captures the NPP Youth Organiser attempting to defend himself after being attacked by a co-panelist of the National Democratic Congress, Osman Abubakari Sadiq.

The NPP Youth Organiser for Ejura, Abdul Rahman Hudu, claims the co-panelist used a pen to inflict a wound in his face.

Speaking to JoyNews, he claims to have been punched in the face and parts of the body. He further alleged the suspect hit his back with an object, a pain he continues to endure.

Abdul refused to grant a recorded interview but says he is pained all over the body.

Adomako Baafi wants party members to restrain from reprisal attacks as the law enforcement agencies move to resolve the present issue.

He believes the peace council and other organizations will have to move in to ensure sanity.

“I will appeal to the National Peace Council, clergy, chief imam and all who matter, we don’t want such a state to happen. We all need to condemn it and the law must take its due course”, he stated.

Meanwhile, the suspect was invited by the police on Saturday for a statement to be taken as part of investigations.

Joy News sources reveal the police at the Ashanti Regional Command are moving in to take over the matter.

The Member of Parliament, Mohammed Bawa Braimah believes the party has become more appealing to voters, who he expects will turn out in large numbers for them.

“I think in 2020, there was a vote difference of over 5,000, but this time round, we are going to give the NPP a difference of 20,000 come December,” Bawa Braimah stated.

He points to significant development projects completed by the NDC in the constituency as examples of effective and selfless leadership.

“Our people are impressed with our [past] performance and they want to vote the NDC back to power,” he said.

Mr Bawa Braimah addressed the media during the party’s campaign launch at the Lorry Park in Ejura.

He is calling on residents to support the NDC in the upcoming December election.

Various speakers from the national level, including Haruna Iddrisu, Samuel Sarpong, and Ashanti regional executives, stressed the importance of voting for the NDC Flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama to ensure better economic management for Ghanaians.

Party members and supporters at the campaign launch expressed that their voting decisions will be influenced by the current economic conditions.

Adiza Munkaila shared her concerns about the economic situation, stating that the prices of essential goods have risen, making them unaffordable for women.

“Inflation is taking away the country – women can’t go to market and we hardly go to market,” Adiza said.

She believes that Ghanaian women need the NDC to return to power and lead the country again.

Rubatu Musah agrees with Adiza about the rising prices of goods, urging Ghanaians to consider their living standards when voting for the NDC.

“Let’s try and vote for John Dramani because things haven’t been good. This is the time for John Dramani to return to rule,” she indicated.

A member of the NDC in Ejura, Abdul Razak, expresses confidence that the party will win power, asserting that change will definitely come in December.

Other residents, such as Samira Iddrisu and Yakubu Ibrahim, indicated that they want to witness change in the upcoming December election that will bring improvement to their living conditions.

Source: Mahmud Mohammed-Nurudeen

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The suspects, identified as Alhaji Wahab Suleiman and Ibrahim Abukakari, were arrested by the police after a foiled robbery attempt.

They are currently in police custody assisting with the investigation, while one other suspect is still at large.

A police officer died during a gun battle between the officers and the suspects, and another police officer was injured.

However, relatives of the suspects and other residents in the area vehemently deny claims that the two men arrested are linked to the alleged robbery operation.

Assembly Member for Sarki Kura Electoral Area in the Ejura Sekyedumase Municipality, Adam Alhassan, described the police statement as a total fabrication and demanded the suspects be released.

The Assembly member also demanded that the Inspector General of Police review the operations of the Police Investigative Department, which he said is causing problems in the country.

“These two are men of integrity and are not armed robbers,” Alhassan said. “Alhaji in particular is an informant of the police in the municipality. The police also said that two suspects were arrested with one on the run, which is a total fabrication of facts.

“The three suspects reported to the Ejura police voluntarily and were told to go to the Mampong police for their statements to be taken, and they were subsequently detained and later charged with conspiracy to commit murder and murder, and not robbery as was alleged in the police statement.

“We the family want to use this medium to tell the IGP to monitor and review the operations of the Police Investigative Department since their operations are causing a lot of problems in the police service because any Ghanaian that will meet them will mistake them for armed robbers and we urge the government to free our brothers.”

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Farmers say that over 1500 acres of agricultural land have already been taken away, and they have been told not to go there.

“For the past 5 to 6 years, there have been issues of farmlands where farmers depend on it for their survival. We had a call from Ejura Traditional Council to stop farming on some portions of the land which was about 500 acres,” one of the leaders of the farmers, Abdul-Rahman Hudu said.

Over 5, 000 farmers rely on these farmlands, which they have managed for over 70 years, for their livelihoods.

On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, affected farmers rode on their bikes to some of the farmlands that had been taken over from them.

The JoyNews team observed that the farmlands had already been plowed in preparation for this year’s farming season. The farmers informed the team that they have no idea who is working on the land and for what purpose.

Despite the sight of a tractor on one side of the farmland, which the team was informed had broken down, there was no one to talk with.

The piece of land being worked on is just one of 500 acres on which about 1000 farmers rely.

According to Abdul-Rahman, another call from the Ejura Traditional Council in January 2023 ordered them not to farm on the remaining land.

“This land we are talking about is managed by the community for over 70 years,” he said.

He says that the entire community depended on over 1000 acres for their agricultural activities.

“And the farmers on the said land are over four thousand (4000).”

Hudu states that when the traditional council took over the farmlands, most of the farmers relocated, while others lost faith in life because that was their only source of livelihood.

“… Most of the people relocated from the community. Some committed suicide as result of all hope lost. While others turned to drunkards and now they are a burden to the society as a whole,” said Abdul-Rahman.

According to the small-scale farmers, taking the farmlands is likely to result in one of two outcomes: community breakdown or hunger, because they produce to support themselves.

“My spouse was 118 years old. His children and grand kids are all living here. I have seven children who rely on me,” Hawa Alidu said.

Hawa’s two-acre land has also been taken away from her and the 52-year-old is uneducated and unskilled, to seek alternative means of livelihood.

“I am uneducated and have never learned a trade. Farming is the only occupation I am familiar with. Even if my yields are low, I know my colleagues can help with food,” Hawa said.

But now Hawa and everyone she knows is without farmland now.

Hawa Haruna’s partner has also died. Previously, she had to rely on other farmers for agricultural products to feed her family. The 62-year-old has, however, resorted to selling things in order to support her children.

Muhammad Bawah Braimah, Member of Parliament for Ejura Sekyeredumasi, believes that while the traditional council has power over the lands they should reconsider the situation.

“I don’t have control over the lands, I only have to as a leader to plead with Nananom to attach a human face to the arrangements that they are making on the land.”

According to Mr Braimah, the main resource involved in farming is land, and once the land is taken away, the farmer’s very existence on earth is no longer required.

Back in the Kyekyenkura community, farmers say they are not challenging the traditional authorities over who controls the lands, but rather requesting that they reconsider their decision.

“We are not fighting with the traditional council over the land because they are the custodians of the land. But what we are saying is that they should reconsider their decision because we have no other work apart from farming and we don’t have any land apart from this particular land in question.”

They are requesting that the traditional council reconsider its decision and evaluate the long-term impact on the community and the traditional region.

Meanwhile, efforts to speak to the traditional council proved futile.

According to a Police situational report, the deceased suspect who is yet to be identified is believed to be part of a gang of four armed robbers on an operation in Ejura on November 13 2022.

However, upon the arrival of OA bus with registration number GT5326- 17 on the scene of the robbery at the Ejura and Dromankuma curve, Corporal Oduro Fred who was onboard as an escort opened fire at the armed robbers who attempted to rob passengers in their bus.

Three of the Armed Robbers escaped but one was hit by the bullet of Corporal Oduro.

Police in Ejura were contacted and they proceeded to the scene. Upon their arrival, they found a male Fulani aged about 21 with gun wounds on his left knee, thigh and stomach lying dead.

They retrieved a knife, stick, a bag containing SQ mobile phone, cash of GHS 260 and Arabic inscription on white papers.

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The dead body has since been deposited at the Mampong Government Hospital mortuary.

According to the family, the report by the Ministerial Committee that investigated the unrest levelled allegations of misconduct and bribery against the police at Ejura.

It added that other allegations of corruption against Kaaka’s mother cast aspersions on the integrity of the police and that should also be investigated.

A statement from the family read, “the petition brought is to initiate an inquiry into the allegations of criminal and professional misconduct made against the Ejura police, in order that the necessary criminal and administrative sanctions may be applied.”

Copies of the petition have also been sent to the Inspector-General of Police; Attorney-General; and the Minister for Interior.

The November 21 accident, which occurred when the supporters were travelling to Ejura for a constituency rally, resulted in some deaths while a number of the NDC supporters including the Branch Chairman had their legs and arms amputated.

Ahead of his tour of the Ashanti Region to thank the people for their support and votes in the election, the NDC 2020 Presidential Candidate visited Frantie to console the families of the dead, thanked the chiefs and people for their care for the injured and also personally visited the injured.

The family of the victims and the injured, speaking through the Branch Chairman for Frante, thanked Mr Mahama for his support, through the Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, for their welfare.

But he said that many of them are no longer able to go to their farms and have other challenges, and appealed to the party and President Mahama for assistance.

President Mahama presented ¢50,000 to the victims and announced that all those with amputations will receive prosthesis, an artificial replacement for a missing limb.

Others with any complication will also be given further treatment in Accra. He urged the MP for Ejura Sekyedumase, Bawa Braimah Mohammed, to facilitate with his office for the treatments.

President Mahama, accompanied by his running mate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku- Agyemang and other officials earlier paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Frante, his elders and queen mother to thank them for their support.

Member of Parliament (MP) for Ejura, Mohammed Braimah, says the three-member Committee that investigated the Ejura disturbances should have recommended the removal of the Regional Minister.

He also suggested that failing that, a more punitive punishment should be meted out to the Minister for deploying Military personnel to the scene.

Mohammed Braimah, speaking to Parliamentary correspondent, Joseph Opoku Gakpo, said the people of Ejura are dissatisfied with the recommendations.

“The people have greeted the report of the Committee with mixed feelings and myself, representing the good people of Ejura feel that the report, the recommendations are okay but they should have been far reaching,” he said.

According to Mr Braimah, the recommendation for the removal of just the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) is not enough.

This, he said, is because the MCE does not act on his own authority but takes orders from the Regional Minister.

“The MCE does not act in a vacuum, he reports to the Chairman of the Regional Security Council who is the Regional Minister who himself admitted that he ordered the deployment of the Military and we all saw that, that deployment ended up in casualties with two losing their lives, one boy having the leg amputated, two other people getting injured.

“And so if you are recommending that the MCE should be removed from office, I think that the Regional Minister who ordered that deployment should also follow suit,” he emphasised.

He also critiqued the recommendation to the effect that the military officer on the ground at the time of the Ejura attack should be sanctioned.

“I saw another recommendation which asked for the sanction of the military on the ground. Which of them? Is it the Commander because if you look at the work of the Committee they should have even invited the military men on the ground,” he told Joy News.

Mr Dey, in a statement to the Committee, has announced July 16, 2021, as the new deadline.

The Committee is chaired by Justice of the Court of Appeal, Justice George Kingsley Koomson set up by the Interior Ministry to probe the circumstances leading to the shooting of two persons during a protest at Ejura in the Ashanti Region.

With Security Analyst, Dr Vladimir Antwi-Danso, and the Executive Director of Penplusbytes, Juliet Amoah as its members, they were to collect and collate facts with appropriate recommendations submitted to the government not later than July 9, 2021.

However, the Committee in a letter on July 8, 2021, signed by Marie Louis Simmons, a principal State Attorney, who is Secretary to the committee asked for an extension of the deadline.

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This, they said, is to enable them hear more testimonies to enable them complete its work.

“Considering the testimonies yet to be taken, the Committee is requesting for an extension of the deadline to complete its work to Friday ,July 16, 2021,” the statement said.

Read Mr Dery’s statement below:

He explained kneeling is part of a strategy adopted by the force to disperse crowd as he comments about the yet-to-be-identified soldier, who was captured in viral photos on his knees.

“There is a procedure in dispersing crowds. The first is a verbal warning. The second is to cork your weapons to signal to the crowd that you are about to fire. The third is to fire warning shots but the signal to scare them includes kneeling to aim for you to be scared maybe disperse,” he told the three-committee probing the incident on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.

Lt Col Peprah argued no casualties were recorded from the angle the soldier reportedly knelt and fired the shots, adding the men applied minimal force.

“As a matter of fact, the direction of the man who knelt was such that no casualty came from that side. He didn’t fire. He didn’t fire. He fired only warning shots but when he went down, he didn’t fire,” he maintained.

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The committee is made up of George Kingsley Koomson, a Justice of the Court of Appeal as Chairman, Security Analyst, Dr Vladimir Antwi Danso, and Juliet Amoah, Executive Director of Penplusbyte, a civil society organisation.

They have up to July 9, 2021, to probe, collect and collate facts on circumstances that led to the death of two persons and four injured at Ejura on June 29, 2021.

According to him, the driver took a very intelligent position to reverse amid the uneasy calm in the community although it was risky.

“That is why I have even said that the man if you are lucky and we play the clip, the driver of the water cannon vehicle must be rewarded because he took a very intelligent position to reverse though it was risky,” he said.

Appearing before the three-member committee set up to probe the disturbances on Monday, Mr Osei-Mensah said but for this strategic move, issues could have escalated.

“The language they [protesters] were saying, I don’t understand Hausa but those who interpreted to me said we have been effective and we have defeated them, they are running away. So assuming the vehicle had stopped, anything at all could have happened,” he noted.

His comment comes on the back of a shooting incident on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, which led to the death of two persons; Nasiru Abdul Yussif and Muntala Mohammed.

They were part of an irate youth protesting the death of a social media activist, Ibrahim Mohammed aka Kaaka Macho.

Kaaka Macho died from head injuries three days after being admitted at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, following an alleged mob attack.

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His death angered the youth of Ejura who went on a protest in the community on Monday evening, demanding justice and continued on Tuesday.

However, a combined police-military team deployed to maintain peace and order reportedly fired shots into the crowd, killing two people and four injured.

According to her, the incident occurred around the same time she woke up for her dawn prayers.

The woman who is a co-tenant claimed she heard a noise outside her home in the course of the prayer but did not treat it with any urgency.

“I heard the sound of his motorbike followed by a loud sound but thought he was sacking goats from the compound but suddenly I heard him breathing hard.

“I came out and saw Kaaka’s brother, Baba Iddi switch off the bathroom light as he dragged his body into the dark. So I rushed to go and call his wife but Ali went out of the house,” she alleged.

Until now, she said she never wanted to comment on the issue since they were all one family and most importantly because her husband wasn’t around and she didn’t want to take any decision in his absence.

“My husband had travelled outside of Ejura at the time of the incident so I wanted to wait till he returns before coming out to say what I witnessed.

“I told my husband everything after he returned and we decided to inform the police about what I had witnessed,” she detailed.

She noted she has since written an official statement with the Police.

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The said brother, Baba Iddi, and two others have been arrested in connection with the gruesome murder.

The two others are Issakar Ibrahim, also known as Anyas, and Fuseini Alhassan.

Briefing the court, Chief Superintendent Kofi Blagodzi, the Ashanti Regional Judicial Police Officer, said Kaaka’s assailants, armed with dangerous implements, first attacked his occipital region (behind the head) till he became unconscious at about 01:30 am on June 26, 2021.

The occipital region is at the back of the human head or skull which is also the visual processing center of the mammalian brain. It receives and processes sensory nerve impulses to the eyes.

According to Chief Superintendent Blagodzi, Kaaka was returning home on his motorbike when the accused persons, Fuseini Alhassan, a butcher, Ibrahim Issaka, also known as Anyaase and Iddi Mohammed, also known as Chuburos, ticket seller and Blacksmith respectively, attacked him whilst entering his house.

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The assailants beat him till he became unconscious and absconded.

Kaaka was rushed to the Ejura Government Hospital. He was subsequently referred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital where he was admitted for treatment until his death on June 28, 2021, at 01:40 am.

The accused persons have since been charged for conspiracy to commit crime and murder, contrary to Section 46 of the Criminal Offences Act, Act 29 of 1960.

The prosecution, led by Chief Superintendent Blagodzi, pleaded with the court to remand the accused persons into police custody to enable the Police conduct thorough investigations.

The court, presided by Her Worship, Akua Adu Boahen, remanded the accused persons to re-appear on July 22, 2021.

Mr Mensah has explained he requested for the soldiers on Monday evening upon intelligence he gathered.

As Chairman of the Regional Security Council (REGSEC), he gathered that the youth had planned to burn the District Police Station.

This, he said, was to take place after the burial of social media activist, Ibrahim Mohammed aka Kaaka Macho, who died on Monday after a mob attack.

“I called on the military, as the Chairman of REGSEC to be a backup a day before the incident.

“I did that based on intelligence I gathered that the youth had planned to go and burn the police station in the town and the homes of the two suspects the police have arrested after the burial of Kaaka,” he disclosed on Accra-based Peace FM.

Though he described the incident as unfortunate, he argued it was not the first time the military had been called as reinforcement.

“It is very unfortunate what happened, but this isn’t the first time the military has been called upon to assist the police. It is a strategy I have used since 2017,” he noted.

Kaaka Macho died from head injuries three days after being admitted at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.

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His death angered the youth of Ejura who went on a protest in the community on Monday evening, demanding justice and continued on Tuesday.

However, a combined police-military team deployed to maintain peace and order reportedly fired shots into the crowd, killing two people and four injured.

The government has since appointed a three-member committee to probe the deaths and disturbances at Ejura.

As part of the visit, Dr Bawumia is expected to meet religious, traditional leaders of the community and also commiserate with bereaved families.

His visit comes barely 24 hours after the government set up a three-member committee to investigate circumstances that led to these unfortunate incidents.

The committee has been given a 10-day ultimatum to submit its report and appropriate recommendations to the Interior Minister for onforward transfer to President Nana Akufo-Addo.

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Two persons died with four injured in a shooting incident when irate youth of Ejura clashed with the police and military on Tuesday.

The youth, who were on a protest, were demanding justice for social media activist, Ibrahim Kaaka Mohammed, who died after a mob attack.

They made the demands on Thursday when the party’s Functional Executive Committee dispatched a delegation to commiserate with the families.

The party, among other things, is also demanding: “The immediate interdiction and prosecution of the District Police Commander and the Army Commander who sanctioned the said mindless deployment of the trigger-happy Military and Police Officers on the day.

“The interdiction, arrest and prosecution of the military and police officers who were deployed on the day, especially those caught on camera squatting and shooting directly into the crowd of protesters.”

The delegation included the National Organiser, Joshua Hamidu Akamba; Communication Officer, Sammy Gyamfi; Women Organiser, Dr Hanna Louisa Bisiw and National Youth Organiser, George Opare Addo.

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Others were Deputy General Secretary, Peter Boamah Otokunor; Director of Elections, Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah and Director of IT, Haruna Rashied.

The rest were Deputy National Organiser, Kobby Barlon; Deputy National Women Organiser, Ruth Dela Sedoh and Deputy National Youth Organiser, Edem Agbana.

The Commission in a press release signed by its Chairman, Josephine Nkrumah condemned the acts by the security agencies in Ejura which resulted in the death of two residents and four others injured.

“The development is unfortunate and disturbing. Lives lost cannot be replaced,” the release said.

The NCCE commiserated with the bereaved families and friends who have lost loved one in the tragic happening.

The commission further called on heads of the security agencies to take swift action into the matter and ensure that the perpetrators in the Ejura incident are brought to book.

According to the release, the “Elements within the law enforcement agencies must not redefine violent extremism by their own acts but must enforce law and order with acceptable professional standards.”

“The actions of officers of law enforcement agencies must not bring into disrepute our national security or tarnish the image of Ghana.”

The commission also charged Ghanaians to speak against these brutalities and reiterated the need for all to refrain from acts that could worsen the already volatile situation in the Ejura Township.

Below is the full statement

Earlier, the demonstrating youth had stormed the Police station to inquire about the extent of investigations regarding the murder of a social activist, Ibrahim Mohammed aka Kaaka.

Although the Police told them two persons have been arrested in connection with the crime, the agitated protesters said it was just a façade.

The youth, therefore, hit the streets to continue their demonstration until they were met by armed military and police personnel.

In a video sighted by JoyNews, four soldiers were seen moving in a horizontal line with a police water cannon charging at the protesters.

Initially, the military personnel shot into the sky. But at some point, when the protesters charged, the military personnel started shooting into the crowd.

Two persons were hit and the crowd scattered, with some of the protesters running to seek shelter in nearby houses.

The first victim, Abdul Nasir Yussif, aged 25 was shot in the left shoulder and chest.

He is said to have had internal bleeding in the chest and died before arriving at the hospital.

He was a farmer and a travelling agent.

The second victim, Muntala Mohammed, aged 26 was shot in the back through to the chest.

He arrived at the Ejura Hospital with a severe chest injury and internal bleeding.

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He was resuscitated and transfused (with blood) but still passed away 10 minutes after arrival.

He is said to be a motor dealer.

Both bodies have been buried at the Mempeasem cemetery at Ejura.

According to available information, the first person sustained severe injuries on the thigh – the femur bone got completely fractured.

According to sources, he had multiple deep laceration on the thigh with bleeding into the thigh muscles. He was given blood on arrival.

The second person had an injury on the right abdomen which affected the right hip bone. He was also given blood before going unconscious.

The third and fourth persons both sustained injuries on the thigh and are said to be stable.

This follows a clash between the irate youth of the town and military personnel during a protest in the town.

The military, who were deployed to the town to ensure calm, are reported to have fired directly into the crowd who wielded placards on the street.

The Medical Superintendent at the hospital, Dr Mensah, confirmed the two deaths in an interview with JoyNews.

According to him, one of them was brought-in-dead while the other died about 10 minutes after being rushed to the facility.

Dr Mensah explained he suffered a gunshot directly in the chest, causing him to bleed profusely.

He, however, assured they were doing their best to manage the situation, adding that others also collapsed upon receiving the news.

The youth had taken to the streets to protest the death of social media activist, Anyars Ibrahim, aka Kaaka Macho.

The deceased have been identified as 26-year-old Abdul Nasiru Yussif and Muntala Mohammed aged 25

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The Krontine of Ejura has expressed disappointment as he condemns the action of the military.

He bemoaned why a team deployed to ensure calm in the community will act in such a chaotic manner towards the people.

“It is a chaotic scene and very unfortunate. They are trying to avenge the death of their own and now we have multiple deaths with others seriously injured and I feel very sad,” he said.

Meanwhile, scores of residents, amid tears, have trooped to the hospital premises to check on the condition of their relatives.

The protest followed the death of a social media activist and member of #FixTheCountry movement, Kaaka Anyass Ibrahim, popularly known as Macho Kaka, after he was attacked by a mob at Ejura.

The angry youth, who are demanding justice for Ibrahim Mohammed, have been on a rampage at Ejura since Monday.

They burnt tyres on some major streets as a sign of anger following the death of their colleague.

The police and military were deployed to the town to ensure calm on Tuesday morning but the situation got worse.

Reports indicate about seven armed men came in and started firing into the air but not long after they fired into the crowd.

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The injured persons have been rushed to the hospital with the irate youth threatening mayhem if justice is not served amid tension.

“When the essence of your life is threatened, you fight back with all you have got and that is what we are doing. We are not backing off, they should come and kill us. We will continue until we get justice,” one of the protesters vowed.

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Brother of the deceased, Maria Ibrahim, said his brother never identified himself as a member until his sudden demise.

Rather, he indicated that the deceased, popularly known as Macho Kaaka, posted videos and photos of abandoned government projects and insanitary conditions in Ejura as a concerned citizen.

His comment comes after members of FixTheCountry launched a social media campaign for late Kaaka, demanding justice.

According to them, as a member of the group, they are obliged to ensure his killers face the full rigorous of the law.

Though welcoming, Maria on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem programme Tuesday maintained his brother was not a member of FixThe Country.

His decision to set the records straight, he explained is to ensure late Macho Kaakia rests in peace.

“I’m a Muslim and will not lie. My brother was not a member of FixTheCountry. He started posting things on social media long before the group came,” Maria stressed.

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Ibrahim Mohammed was repeatedly hit in the head with objects until he lost consciousness.

Mr Mohammed is a well-known NPP member in the Ejura Sekyeredumasi constituency.

He has always called for social amenities to be provided to the rural folks.

According to his brother’s wife, Sadia Fuseini, she heard incessant screams from outside their home so she proceeded outside to check only to find Ibrahim lying unconscious.

Speaking to JoyNews’ Mahmud Mohammed-Nurudeen, a relative of the victim, Abee Wakas Umar stated that “the assailants thought Ibrahim had died so they left the house.”

At about 2:00 am, the victim’s wife, Sa’ada Hudu, and other relatives had to transport Ibrahim on a motorbike to the Ejura Government Hospital for medical treatment.

Sources say, he was found in a pool of blood after the assailants had left.

According to a Medical report in the possession of JoyNews, Ibrahim was diagnosed with severe head injury due to the assault.

The report also describes his condition as having suffered “multiple deep scalp lacerations, deeply unconscious, multiple facial lesions, facial and head contusions.”

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The victim is therefore not responding to external stimuli. As a result, a Medical Superintendent at the Hospital said Ibrahim’s condition is critical.

Ibrahim has therefore been referred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for further medical attention.

In recent times, the victim took to social media, particularly Facebook Live, to expose social issues affecting residents of Ejura.

Sources say his decision to highlight issues facing the rural folks did not go down well with some people who claim his actions were making the town unpopular.

Ibrahim, popularly known as Kaaka, received several death threats until Saturday dawn when he had returned home from preparing for his relative’s wedding when the two assailants attacked him.

Umar said the assailants had already ambushed him in the house, knowing well he would come back late because of their conversation, usually long hours, ahead of the wedding ceremony.

When Ibrahim got home on his motorbike, he was severely attacked, leading to a severe head injury.

The case has been reported to the Ejura police, but some residents are unhappy with the slow pace of the investigation since they have already submitted names of suspects to the police.

They have therefore stormed the District Police Command,/ demanding answers and asking the Police to speed up the investigation to avoid disturbance in the town.

Police report from the Criminal Investigation Department indicates, the case was reported at 2:00am Saturday, June 26, 2021.

But the security service is yet to communicate to the relatives; a situation the family is dissatisfied with.

The incident reportedly occurred at about 8:00 pm on Monday while the deceased was riding a motorbike on the stretch.

The yet-to-be-identified victim was said to be travelling to Kyenkyenkura Ejura Sekyedumase Municipality from the market.

The Ejura Police MTTD Commander, Chief Inspector Napoleon Omane said the deceased who was speeding, overtook a car but unfortunately crashed head-on with the truck carrying a container, killing him instantly.

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The driver of the truck has since been arrested to assist with investigation while the body of the deceased has been deposited at the morgue.

The incident reportedly occurred at Frante in the Ejura Sekyedumase Municipality of the Ashanti Region on Saturday, November 21, 2020.

The accident is said to have happened when a motorcycle crossed the bus transporting the party supporters, causing the driver to lose control of the truck.

Reports indicate the supporters were travelling to Ejura to meet the party’s flagbearer, John Mahama who is on a campaign tour in the region.

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The deceased have been conveyed to the Ejura Government Hospital Morgue with the injured receiving treatment in the same facility.