One person has reportedly died following the military aggressions in Garu and Tempane in the Upper East Region.
Details available indicate that the deceased was part of those who were allegedly attacked by the soldiers.
The brutal military actions, which occurred on Sunday, October 29, 2023, allegedly stemmed from a retaliatory attack on National Security personnel by a local vigilante group in Garu.
Albert Alalzuulga, the Member of Parliament for Garu speaking to the media described the incident as unacceptable.
He expressed his condolences for the loss of life and asked the government to take proper actions, including compensating the victims.
Mr Alalzuulga also stressed the importance of responsibility, adding that the military’s resources are funded by residents’ taxes.
“It is sad to announce to you that one of the military brutality victims in Garu has died. It is a very sad development. The youth and everybody in the area are so saddened. We are so disappointed in the military and their actions. And we are disappointed in the government as well. What happened in Garu is most barbaric; it is most unfortunate. The residents who were arrested earlier were released on Friday. While some are home safely, others had to be taken to medical facilities due to their conditions.”
“We are already calling on the government to compensate the victims, and if possible, we may have to take legal action. I don’t think that the treatment of the people of Garu was fair. I think the government needs to address this. The military is taking Ghanaians for granted. It is our tax that has bought the uniforms they are wearing. It is our tax that has bought the vehicles and guns.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana