GhPageNewsCOVID-19: Security forces allegedly shot Journalist in Tamale

COVID-19: Security forces allegedly shot Journalist in Tamale

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Ghpage.com has received a very sad report of a journalist who has been shot by some armed security forces during a joint security operation at Changli, a suburb of Tamale in the Northern Region.

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According to reports, the security forces stormed the community earlier today and arrested 134 residents and destroyed hundreds of property of residents.

The reason for their action by storming the area is yet to be known. In the information in hand the security forces went back to the community and resumed the operation leading to the injuring of the TV Africa’s Regional Reporter, Baba Kamil, who has been rushed to the Tamale Teaching Hospital.

Authorities of the troubled community have conveyed a meeting to discuss the way forward to calm tensions and restore peace.

The chief in the area has asked to speak with the regional minister, Salifu Sa-eed or the Tamale Mayor, Iddrisu Musah Superior.

Many residents believe the security raid was in connection with an assault incident that occurred last Thursday in which a female police officer was beaten for coming to the area to arrest a suspected thief.

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Meanwhile, Northern Regional Crime Officer, Superintendent Otuo Acheampong has denied the journalist was shot by his men and suspects it could be one of the residents instead.

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Source:GHPAGE

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