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  • Three killed and dozens injured in early morning gunshots in Jonesboro, Arkansas

    Three killed and dozens injured in early morning gunshots in Jonesboro, Arkansas

    Three individuals were killed and numerous others were injured during a shooting at a gathering in Arkansas on Sunday.

    Police found several people who were shot when they got to the area near downtown Jonesboro around 5 a.m, according to a Facebook post by Jonesboro police.

    A man and a woman who knew the shooter were killed, according to the police. They also said that the person who shot others also died. Another woman who knew the shooter was also hurt.

    Three other people who did not know the shooter were hurt. A fifth person was also hurt in the shooting and taken to the hospital, according to the police on Sunday afternoon.

    The police have not disclosed why the shooting happened or given us any updates on the people who went to the hospital.

    The investigation is still going on.

    Jonesboro is 70 miles away from Little Rock, Arkansas in the northeast direction.

    This news story is still being updated. Come back later for more information.

  • MP condemns military brutality; calls for investigation into invasion at Goripie, Manwe

    MP condemns military brutality; calls for investigation into invasion at Goripie, Manwe

    Member of Parliament for Wa East constituency, Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, has expressed his condemnation and disgust at the reported invasion and brutalization of innocent community members in Goripie and Manwe by military personnel on January 25, 2024.

    The MP raised concerns about the military’s actions, questioning why the peaceful communities were targeted under the guise of addressing illegal mining activities. Dr Jasaw highlighted the fact that instead of targeting the mining sites, soldiers entered the communities, seizing motorbikes from innocent citizens and firing gunshots.

    He particularly emphasized the seizure of motorbikes belonging to the Manwe assembly member-elect and a unit committee member, who were allegedly advocating restraint. The MP vehemently denounced the use of excessive force on civilians and the confiscation of property, citing instances where money allegedly exchanged hands for the release of seized properties.

    Dr. Jasaw called for a thorough investigation into the incident and urged the affected communities to exercise maximum restraint while engaging with security authorities for justice. Expressing concern about the conflicting statements from the regional minister and the DCE claiming innocence, he questioned who is in charge of the security of the people.

    “We are not in a jungle, and our citizens must be treated with respect and dignity,” stated Dr. Jasaw. He called on the Minister for Justice and Defense to take an interest in the matter, emphasizing a shift from brutality at mining sites to the brutality of innocent community members.

    The MP concluded by reaffirming his commitment to upholding the rights and welfare of all constituents, promising to advocate for justice and accountability in this matter.

  • Police investigate alleged chieftaincy feud-related gunshots in Tamale

    Police investigate alleged chieftaincy feud-related gunshots in Tamale

    Police in the Northern Region are looking into an incident that resulted in gunshots in Yong Dakpemyili, an area in the Tamale Metropolis.

    Sources in the community say there were gunshots in the town on Thursday, May 18, 2023.

    They attributed the shooting incident to a long-standing chieftaincy dispute between two brothers in the community.

    The Assemblyman for the community, Abdul Wahab Dawuda confirmed the incident in a Citi News interview disclosing that some residents sustained injuries.

    “There were some gunshots as a result of two brothers feuding over a chieftaincy title. One side was to perform some particular traditional activity and some people sustained some injuries, but there is currently calm in the community, but we don’t know what may happen next.”

    Sources within the Northern Regional Police Command have revealed that, the police visited the community to restore calm and order, but no arrest has been made.

    Despite the restoration of calm, residents are still living in fear and socioeconomic activities have slowed down significantly.

    Both sides of the conflict have recorded deaths, injuries and the burning and destruction of properties running into several thousands of Ghana Cedis over the years.