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Ya-Naa Abukari II, overlord of Dagbon
Ya-Naa Abukari II, overlord of Dagbon, called on the Northern Regional Command of the Ghana Police Service to stop arresting stray youths who recently attacked electricity officials and a local police station.
The overlord’s call was contained in a press release published on Friday, October 1, 2021; where he stressed that the relevant stakeholders are seized of the impasse and strive to find a lasting solution.
“His Majesty also advises, with immediate effect, the police command and the other security forces involved in this exercise to avoid the arrest of the young person while he finds an amicable solution to the impasse”, indicates the press release.
The overlord urged the electricity supply entities, Volta River Authority – Northern Electricity Distribution Company (VRA-NEDCo), to reconsider their boycott of services following physical attacks on their officials by some residents.
“The devastating economic consequences of withdrawing their services should not be lost on them. He therefore calls on them to return to work to alleviate the suffering of the population and their economic activities.”
A recent viral video showing police, accompanying VRA-NEDCo officials on their tours, assaulting a resident accused of engaging in an illegal electrical connection reportedly sparked attacks on police and officials. electricity supply.
The Regional Security Council assured that measures on several fronts were underway to break the deadlock, but the police have since arrested a number of young people suspected of being behind the attacks.
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