One person has suffered a broken wrist, and another has been left with a swollen eye after military personnel allegedly brutalized them at Gbimsi, near Walewale in the North East Region.
The incident occurred as soldiers enforced a curfew in the area.
The victims have since been treated and discharged, bringing the total number of alleged military brutality cases to 10 in the past week since the curfew was imposed.
Dr. Tia Mahama Kabiru, Member of Parliament for the area, condemned the military’s actions after visiting the victims. He reiterated his call for the Ministry of the Interior to lift the curfew to provide relief for his constituents.
On Saturday evening, armed soldiers allegedly went on a rampage in Gbimsi, dragging people from their homes and assaulting them with mesh wires and the butts of their guns.
Mohammed Waliu, one of the victims, was attacked around 6:30 p.m. while standing outside his home. He now has a swollen eye and severe bodily pains.
His father, who witnessed the assault, has called on the government to investigate the actions of the soldiers, warning that their continued presence and alleged illegal acts could endanger peace in the region.
Daniel Yidana, a 42-year-old elder of the community, also accused the military of injuring his wrist.
He explained that soldiers attacked him while he was walking home just 30 minutes before the curfew started. Additionally, Samiatu Yussif reported that her store was invaded and vandalized by soldiers, and it took considerable pleading to avoid physical abuse.
Since the curfew was imposed on February 15 across several areas of the West Mamprusi Municipality, including Walewale, Loagri, Kukua, Gbimsi, and Wulugu, there have been almost daily reports of military brutality, resulting in two deaths and multiple injuries.
The latest incident in Gbimsi follows a similar raid on homes in Kukuazugu and Nayilifong, Walewale, further increasing tensions in the area.
Dr. Kabiru urged residents to exercise restraint while assuring them that efforts were ongoing at the highest level to restore their freedom. He also emphasized the urgent need for the curfew to be lifted immediately.
Source: myjoyonline
