The investigation into the alleged assault on Mohammed Aminu M. Alabira, the Northern Regional correspondent for Citi FM/Citi TV, reportedly by the Member of Parliament for Yendi, Farouk Aliu Mahama, has been taken over by the Northern Regional Police Command.
The incident transpired amid the disorder that unfolded during the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary primary in the Yendi constituency.
Following the episode, Alabira officially reported the assault to the Yendi Divisional Police Command.
While covering the tumultuous events, Alabira claimed to have offered MP Farouk Aliu Mahama an opportunity to provide his perspective on the violence.
However, according to Alabira, instead of a response, he was allegedly slapped by the MP. Subsequent violence involving the MP’s team reportedly led to the confiscation of Alabira’s phone.
In an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show, Alabira revealed that despite not sustaining any physical injuries, the incident had taken a toll on his well-being, causing him sleepless nights. He expressed, “Physically, there are no visible injuries; however, for the past two days, I don’t know, maybe if I’m overthinking or something, I couldn’t sleep.”
The NPP’s general secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, said in an interview on Citi FM that the party had not yet received a formal report on the assault in response to inquiries concerning the party’s actions.