On 13 February 2022 at about 1pm(UTC), the Ghana Police clashed with some youth in Lamashegu in the Tamale South Municipality in the Northern region of Ghana.[1][2][3]
| Lamashegu Shooting | |
|---|---|
| Location | Lamashegu |
| Date | February 13, 2022 |
Attack type | Mass shooting |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Injured | 8 |
| Perpetrator | Security personnel |
Incident
editIt started when the police patrols allegedly stopped an unregistered vehicle but the driver did not stop and was chased by the police. The young man entered into the Lamashe-Naa's Palace to avoid being caught by the security personnel. The young man about 24 years old was shot by the police. It resulted in the torching of woods and car tires on major roads in Tamale.[4] The youth in the community threw stones at the Police and the Police responded with firing gunshots. Water cannon and shots fired were used to disperse the youth.[1][2]
Victims
editOne person identified as Abdul Hakim Yakubu died after he was hit by a stray bullet shot by the police.[5] Eight persons got injured during the incident.[4]
Perpetrators
editThe Police interdicted six personnel for their involvement in the clash.[1] They were Constable Doris Serwa Bonsu, General Constable Harrison Twum Danso, General Corporal Samson Kweku Darfour, General Corporal Prosper Mormesimu, General Constable Mathew Sah and General Constable Nuhu Muntari.[2][6][7]
Aftermath
editSome youth in Lamashegu allegedly torched an apartment belonging to a fire service personnel who was mistaken to be a police officer. The boy who died after being shot was buried. The Tamale Circuit Court remanded the police officer who shot the unregistered vehicle by the name General Corporal Samson Kweku Darfour into police custody. He was charged for causing harm and unlawful discharge of weapon.[8][9] Another police personnel called Corporal Monney Koranteng, allegedly made some statements against the Lamashegu Chief and the people on social media. He was charged for offensive conduct to the breach of peace.[10][11][12][13]
Condemnation
editNaa Ziblim Abdulai who is the Chief of Lamashegu condemned the incident claiming the police officer who shot the young man must be made to face the law.[14]
Haruna Iddrisu also condemned the use of live ammunition. He said: "The recurrent acts of attack on the inhabitants of Tamale, through the use of live ammunition by the Police to quell disturbances that result in loss of lives and injury to innocent bystanders, is unacceptable and is to be denounced."[15]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ a b c Fugu, Mohammed (14 February 2022). "Six police officers interdicted over shooting incident at Lamashegu". Graphic Online. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ "Police officer involved in Lamashegu shooting granted ¢10k bail with 2 sureties". My Joy Online. 2022-02-24. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ a b Nyabor, Jonas (15 February 2022). "We'll ensure Lamashegu shooting culprits are punished – Northern Regional Minister". Citi Newsroom. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ "Tears Flow For 18-Year-Old Lamashegu Shooting Victim". DailyGuide Network. 15 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ Nyarko-Yirenkyi, Anita (15 February 2022). "Lamashegu shooting incident: 6 Cops land in trouble …interdicted following death of one with 4 injured". Ghanaian Times. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ Appiah-Dolphyne, Joseph (14 February 2022). "Six police officers interdicted over shooting incident in Lamashegu". Asaase Radio. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ Nash, Noah (16 February 2022). "Tamale: Police officer in Lamashegu shooting remanded". Starr FM. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ "Lamashegu shootings: Police Officer on trial granted GHC 100,000 bail". GhanaWeb. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ Fugu, Mohammed (19 February 2022). "Lamashegu shooting incident: Chief calls for justice". Graphic Online. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ Ngon, Diana (17 February 2022). "Two police officers remanded over Lamashegu clash". Citi Newsroom. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ "Police officers involved in Lamashegu shooting face court today". Citi Newsroom. 24 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ "Police Officers Involved In Lamashegu Shooting Arraigned". DailyGuide Network. 18 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ Amoako, Christopher (13 February 2022). "N/R: Four injured in police shooting at Lamashegu". 3NEWS. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ Futukpor, Albert (15 February 2022). "Lamashegu Shooting: Minority Leader demands full-scale investigation". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 26 February 2022.