PRESS RELEASE : Upper East Regional Peace Council and the Catholic Diocese of Navrongo-Bolgatanga jointly condemned the reported Military brutalities in Garu and its Environs

“As Peace loving people, we need more collective and collaborative efforts from all concerned to restore security and peace in Bawku and its environs rather than singular efforts.” The statement was jointly signed by Most Rev. Alfred Agyenta, Catholic Bishop of Navrongo-Bolgatanga diocese and Alhaji Sumaila Issaka, the Chairman of the Upper East Regional Peace Council. It was reported that some members of the Ghana Army stormed Garu and its environs at the dawn of Sunday, 29th October in search for alleged weapons. The military exercise involved the maltreatment of some indigenes whereby the respect for human dignity wasn’t observed.

“Furthermore, we call on the Ministry of National Security and the Ghana Armed Forces to ensure that their approach to restore security and peace has more professional touch and not the use of brutal force, so that in the course of their work the dignity of the human person is always respected.” the statement emphasized.

They also called on the good people of Garu to remain calm and cooperative with the security personnel. The Catholic Diocese of Navrongo-Bolgatanga in collaboration with the Regional Peace Council have been using models for conflict resolution based on the Sahel Peace initiative and the Ministry of National Security awareness campaign slogan “see something, say something” launched in 2022.

Attach is a copy of the statement

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