Ejura Committee of Enquiry set to investigate the death of a social media activist Ibrahim Mohammed alias Kaaka Macho say, his callous murder was linked to a feud in his family rather than his activism.
Ibrahim Muhammed, died on Monday, June 28, 2021, after he was attacked by unknown assailants when he was returning home on his motorbike on Sunday at Ejura in the Sekyedumase District of the region
His death subsequently sparked chaos leading to the death of two others and four more sustaining gunshot wounds.
Months after the committee concluded its work, the government on Monday, September 27, 2021, released the report.
The report stated among other things that, “after careful examination of the evidence relating to the events preceding the death of “Kaaka”, are convinced that the evidence as testified to by Sadia Fuseini is more reasonably probable than the unsubstantiated evidence of Abeewakas and Sahada Hudu which are more speculative. We, accordingly find that the death of “Kaaka” was not directly linked to his social media activism. It is more probably a family feud. This is also supported by the testimony of Aminu Mohammed a resident of Ejura and a friend of the late “Kaaka”
BELOW ARE RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE COMMITTEE
1. The Committee recommends adequate Compensation for the families of the two deceased persons, namely, Abdul Nasir Yusif and Murtala Suraj Mohammed.
Adequate compensation must also be paid to other injured Persons, namely Louis Ayikpa (20years), Awal Misbau (16years), and Nasif Nuhu (30years).
These are the names known to the Committee.
2. The committee recommends the immediate transfer of the District Police Commander of Ejura, DSP Philip Kojo Hammond, first for his incompetence in handling the situation and for the fact that his relationship with the community seems to have been damaged beyond repair.
3. We further recommend the structural expansion of the Ejura Police Station and an increase in personnel.
4. We recommend the removal of the Ejura-Sekyedumase Municipal Chief Executive Honourable Mohammed Salisu Bamba since his continuous presence as MCE would exacerbate the already tense security situation in Ejura.
5. It is further recommended that the Military Establishment review the actions of the Section on the ground, led by Lieutenant Martin Opoku Adusei, for the inappropriate use of force, and apply appropriate sanctions.
6. We further recommend the training of REGSEC, MUSEC, and DISEC officials in the Ashanti Region in Conflict and Crises Management at the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College at least once every year.
7. We recommend the development of a joint Standard Operative Procedure (SOP)for Military/Police operations, including roles for indispensable allied agencies like the National Investigations Bureau, NADMO, Ghana National Fire Service, National Ambulance Service, etc.
8. We further recommend that the NCCE should intensify its Public education about the rights, obligations, and civic responsibilities of the people of Ejura.
9. It is further recommended that all crowd/riot/crises control units are made to wear body cams and all, vehicle and mobile gadgets employed must also have cameras.
10. We recommend the establishment of Sports and other Recreational Facilities in Ejuraunder the Zongo Development Fund, so astore-channel the energies of the youth.
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
