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  • Police investigate SHS student’s death during fire festival in Bimbilla

    Police investigate SHS student’s death during fire festival in Bimbilla

    Investigations into the tragic killing of Fatima Abukari, an 18-year-old student of Bimbilla Senior High School (SHS), have been launched by the Police.

    The deceased, a second-year student of the Bimbilla SHS, Fatima, was struck by a stray bullet during a Fire Festival, leading to her untimely demise on Saturday, July 5.

    This unfortunate incident occurred when the procession was moving from the regent’s palace to the Wampu Dam, where the fire was to be thrown.

    “I was at the palace when we heard the incident, so we rushed to the hospital, and the dead body was brought to the hospital. I even helped in removing the dead body,” a reporter with Beat FM, Mohammed Abdul-Rashid Natogmah said.

    According to reports, Fatima and a friend were at the festival without the knowledge of her parents, who had instructed them not to be present.

    “When we asked, the lady told us the girl was from one area called Bayawaya in Bimbilla, and the name is Fatima. She said before they came out, the parents didn’t want them to come out, so they hid and sneaked to the scene,” Mohammed Abdul-Rashid Natogmah said.

    The source of the gunshot remains unknown. Also, the Police are yet to commence an investigation into the matter.

    Prior to the incident, the Ghana National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons cautioned against the display and misuse of firearms.

    “The Fire Festival is a cherished cultural event meant to foster unity, joy, and tradition—not violence or fear. The reckless use of firearms during celebrations poses grave risks, including accidental shootings, injuries, and fatalities,” a statement from the Commission read.

    The Fire Festival is one of Ghana’s most vibrant traditional events, featuring energetic processions with fire torches, rhythmic drumming, spirited dancing, and communal feasting.

    Last month, the Accra Regional Police Command warned the general public against the use of live ammunition during the lifting of the customary ban on drumming and noise-making in the Greater Accra Region.

    Police Command observed that some participants, especially sections of the youth, have resorted to firing live ammunition instead of using gunpowder or blank rounds.

  • Students at College of Education abandon campus as CETAG strike intensifies

    Students at College of Education abandon campus as CETAG strike intensifies

    Students at Bimbilla College of Education are facing significant challenges as they are forced to leave campus due to the ongoing strike by the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG).

    The strike, which began on June 14, 2024, has left students stranded and uncertain about their academic future.

    The strike was triggered by the government’s delay in implementing an arbitral award and agreed-upon service conditions. Despite an order from the National Labour Commission to end the strike, CETAG has remained firm in its demands, leading to a complete shutdown of academic and administrative activities at the college.

    With no resolution in sight, many students are running low on funds and options. Final-year students are particularly worried that the strike will disrupt their academic calendar and affect their scheduled graduation in September. First-year students also fear that their education could be compromised by the ongoing strike.

    In an exclusive interview with Channel One News, students voiced their frustration and concern over the uncertainty of their academic progress. Some have resorted to private study sessions to prepare for upcoming end-of-semester exams, despite the lack of formal instruction.

    The next scheduled meeting to address the strike is set for August 6, 2024. Students are urging the government to address CETAG’s grievances promptly and facilitate a resolution, particularly given the significance of the current election year.

  • EC fails to issue a single voter ID card in Bimbilla over technical issue

    EC fails to issue a single voter ID card in Bimbilla over technical issue

    The limited voter registration exercise in Bimbilla, Northern Region, faced an unexpected halt due to a technical issue affecting the printing of voter cards.

    Despite the registration kick-off, not a single card had been printed, attributed to a nationwide technical problem, according to the Electoral Commission (EC) boss.

    Meanwhile, tension flared between supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Awutu Senya West over registration priority.

    The exercise, which commenced smoothly on Tuesday morning, saw confusion arise as both parties sought to prioritize their members’ registration.

    Adom News’ Kofi Adjei reported a queue system in place for applicants, but NPP executives allegedly attempted to have their supporters registered first, citing early arrival.

    The NDC resisted, leading to heated exchanges, ultimately requiring police intervention to restore order at the registration center.

  • Nurse killed in ghastly Bimbilla road accident

    Nurse killed in ghastly Bimbilla road accident

    A nurse in his 40s from Bimbilla Hospital has met his untimely demise in a fatal accident involving a Kia Renault.

    The unfortunate incident on Thursday, February 8, occurred as the deceased, returning from his night shift, was struck by the Kia Renault.

    Eyewitnesses reported that a Benz bus traveling in the wrong direction forced the Kia Renault to swerve, leading to the fatal collision. Confirming the incident to the media, Nanumba North Municipal Chief Executive Abdulai Yaqoub extended his condolences to the bereaved family.

    The police have transported the nurse’s body to the hospital morgue, and both drivers involved in the accident have been apprehended and are presently in police custody.

    However, the driver of the Benz bus has provided a conflicting statement, refuting any involvement in the accident and claiming to have passed the scene before the collision occurred.

  • Bimbilla youth go on rampage; destroy NPP office over removal of Alhaji Zaruk’s name from vetting list

    Bimbilla youth go on rampage; destroy NPP office over removal of Alhaji Zaruk’s name from vetting list

    Furious supporters of Alhaji Nuhu Zaruk, a contender in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primaries for the Bimbilla constituency, have unleashed havoc by vandalizing the party’s office.

    Chaos erupted at the constituency office on the evening of Tuesday, January 2, 2024, as fervent supporters demanded explanations regarding the removal of Alhaji Zaruk’s name from the vetting list in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primaries for the Bimbilla constituency.

    Seeking justification for the omission, the disgruntled supporters congregated at the constituency office, vocalizing their dissatisfaction and issuing threats to set the party office on fire unless Alhaji Zaruk’s name is promptly reinstated.

    The situation escalated as they burned tires and threw stones at the office, prompting the intervention of the military to disperse the agitated supporters.

    Meanwhile, the vetting of the aspirants starts today.

  • 70-year-old man in police custody for allegedly raping 21-year-old woman

    70-year-old man in police custody for allegedly raping 21-year-old woman

    Bimbilla police in Nanumba North municipality in the Northern region has detained a 70-year-old man for allegedly raping a 21-year-old woman.

    What Citi News gathered was that, the man claimed to be a native herbalist whom the woman was sent to for treatment.

    The man during the treatment allegedly took advantage to have sex with her. The victim subsequently reported the incident to her father.

    The case was later reported to the police which led to his arrest.

    He was taken to court and has been remanded into police custody for further investigations.

    The police have declined to give details on the issue and only said investigations are still in process.

  • Lepusi residents rush to siphon fuel from a crashed fuel tanker

    Lepusi residents in the Nanumba North municipality of the Northern region raced to syphon petrol from a fallen fuel tanker with no concern for their safety.

    According to citinewsroom.com, a petrol tanker travelling in the direction of Bimbilla crashed after colliding with a Ghana Police Service barrier at Lepusi.

    The tanker somersaulted as a result of the collision, the report claims, and its cargo spilled into the road.

    However, the locals chose to scoop the fuel into jerricans and other containers rather than fleeing from a potential explosion.

    The driver of the tanker, who confirmed the incident to Citi News, said that the accident happened after he lost control of the vehicle.

    “I did not see this coming at all. I saw the barrier late. There was also an oncoming car, so I was confused.

    “I did not know whether to avoid the barrier or the oncoming car. So, in an attempt to escape it, I ran into the barrier,” he narrated.

  • Bimbilla: Police apologises for shooting incident that left one injured

    The Northern Regional Police Command has apologized for the incident which led to the shooting of one person at Bimbilla on Tuesday evening.

    The Command explains that it embarked on a joint exercise with the military after receiving numerous reports of robbery incidents along the Bimbilla highway.

    The operation was aimed at arresting suspected criminals in their hideout in Bimbilla but resulted in the unfortunate shooting of one Fuseini Osman.

    In an interview with Citi News, the Regional Crime Officer of the Northern Region, Supt. Baba Ananga, said the Regional Commander after visiting the family, has offered to settle the medical bills of Osman.

    “It was an exercise of a swoop on a particular locality and that resulted in that incident. The Regional Police Commander led a delegation to visit the victim and interacted with him. The Police Commander apologised to him and promised to take care of his medical bills.”

    Supt. Baba Ananga added that the police will continue to deal with all criminal activities in the region.

    “It is an ongoing exercise and on the first day we arrested quite a number of criminals that we have put before court. The exercise is going to go on continuously and we are not going to renege on it to ensure that the community is safe.”

    About the incident

    The injured victim, Fuseini Osman, is said to have been allegedly shot by a soldier in Bimbilla and was transferred to Tamale Teaching Hospital.

    The incident caused uproar in the area, with some youth going on a rampage, but calm has now returned.

    Though the victim is in a stable condition, the family is demanding that the culprit be brought to book.

    Source: citinewsroom.com

  • At least three shot during clashes at Damba celebration at Bimbilla

    At least three people have sustained gunshot wounds in Bimbilla in the North East Region following clashes between a section of Damba celebrants in the community and some security personnel.

    A joint police-military force invaded the community and allegedly attacked the celebrants while they were performing the Damba rites.

    The personnel reportedly prevented the Nakpa Naa family from celebrating the festival at his palace.

    This prompted the Nakpaa family to start burning tyres as part of a confrontation between the family and the security which eventually led to the shooting.

    Read:Bimbilla faction rejects Akufo-Addo mediation move

    Bimbilla is currently contending with a long-standing chieftaincy dispute which was put before the National House of Chiefs for arbitration.

    The government followed the Dagbon “road map to peace” strategy and got the Awomefia of Anlo, Togbe Sri, has agreed to lead mediation efforts.

    The family of late Bimbilla Naa Andani Dasana Abdulai, one side of the feud, however, rejected mediation efforts.

    The other side of the dispute is the family of the late Nakpa Naa Salifu Dawuni.

    The Supreme Court on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, declared the Dasana Andani Family rightful rulers of Bimbilla following the dispute that led to the death of many people, including Naa Andani in 2014.

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    Damba ban at Bole

    The overlord of Gonjaland Yagbowura, Tuntumba Bore Essa I, in consultation with the Council of Elders has placed a ban on the celebration of the Damba festival in the Bole traditional area in the Savannah Region.

    The ban has been necessitated by the lingering dispute over the Bole skin which has led to a clash between two factions in the past.

    While the Judiciary Committee of the Northern Regional House of Chiefs engages the factions for a final determination on the matter, the Interior Ministry has imposed a curfew on the town.

    Read:Togbe Sri to lead mediation team for resolution of Bimbilla chieftaincy dispute

    The dispute has since been put before the judiciary committee of the Northern Regional House of Chiefs for a resolution while the Ministry of Interior has also imposed a curfew on the Bole township.

    Source: citinewsroom.com

  • Two shot in violent clash over Damba festival celebration at Bimbilla

    Tension is currently brewing in Bimbilla in the Northern Region over the celebration of the Damba festival.

    Reports reaching Citi News indicate that security personnel have prevented the Nakpaa Naa family from celebrating the festival at his palace.

    This led to a confrontation between the family and the security which according to reports led to the security shooting on the grounds.

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    Two persons have reportedly been hit by bullets, leading to serious tension in the town.

    The Nakpaa Naa family has started burning tyres on roads.

    Damba Festival banned in Bole

    Meanwhile, the Overlord of Gonjaland, Yagbowura Tuntumba Bore Essa I in consultation with the Council of Elders has placed a ban on the celebration of the Damba festival in the Bole traditional area in the Savannah Region.

    The ban has been necessitated by a lingering dispute over the Bole skin which has led to a clash between two factions.

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    The dispute has since been put before the judiciary committee of the Northern Regional House of Chiefs for a resolution while the Ministry of Interior has also imposed a curfew on the Bole township.

    In order to ensure peace in the area, the King of Gonjaland in a press release has banned the celebration of the Damba festival in the Bole township.

    The statement further entreats the Savannah Regional Security Council to take measures to stop any celebration in the Bole traditional area.

    Source: citinewsroom.com