Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has condemned the recent murder of two persons in Bawku in the Upper East Region.
It is reported that a blue-white Youtang Buss was attacked on Monday morning around 5:30 am in front of the veterinary services office in Bawku.
The driver, Razak Abdul Rahman, 43, was reportedly shot which led to the car crashing against a tree. The car was later set ablaze after the security left the scene of the attack.
The driver and his ‘mate’, Haruna Idrisu, 31, were killed during the attack, but 26-year-old Albert Nimora who was also on board the bus did not sustain any injuries.
Mr Ayariga, in reaction condemned the attack on their lives and “equally condemned the infliction of gunshot wounds on the persons of Musah Salifu (aged 50 years) and Majed Moryure (23 years).”
In a press release on Monday, November 27, the Bawku Central MP noted that “this action which has the tendency to derail the improving security situation in Bawku.”
He used the opportunity to commiserate with the bereaved families and the injured victims.
“My condolences go to the bereaved families. I also wish the injured a speedy recovery. The security agencies are urged to maintain their vigilance in the municipality,” he added.