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The Gonjaland Youth Association (GLYA) has called for a full, transparent and impartial investigation into the deaths of Mr. Seidu Abu, a teacher, and General Constable Redeemer Owusu of the Ghana Police Service following disturbances at Gindabour in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of the Savannah Region.
President of GLYA, Mr. Al-Hassan Baba Darison, made the call on Sunday, September 20, 2026, when he addressed the media on behalf of the association’s National Executive Committee.
According to him, the two deaths have left families grieving, traumatised communities and heightened tensions in Gindabour and surrounding areas.
Mr. Darison said GLYA condemned all forms of unlawful killing and violence, stressing that neither the death of Mr. Abu nor the killing of the police officer could be justified.
“We want the truth. We want the facts established. And we want justice to be done.”
He said the association wanted the circumstances surrounding the deaths established through credible investigations rather than rumours or emotions.
Mr. Darison expressed particular concern over the death of Mr. Abu, saying reports available to the association indicated that the teacher died following an encounter with police officers.
He called on the authorities to establish what transpired, what led to Mr. Abu’s death, whether excessive force was used and whether proper procedures were followed.
He also expressed concern over what he described as the apparent silence of the Ghana Education Service (GES) following the death of one of its teachers, urging the Service to demonstrate institutional responsibility and solidarity.
GLYA also condemned the killing of General Constable Redeemer Owusu and called for all persons found culpable to face prosecution.
The Ghana Police Service has arrested 36 suspects in connection with the alleged lynching of the police officer.
According to a statement issued by the Savannah Regional Police Headquarters in Damongo on September 17, 2026, Constable Owusu and his colleagues were on highway patrol duties on the Gindabour-Kenkyen road when they encountered a motorbike rider who allegedly diverted into the bush after seeing the police vehicle.
The officers reportedly followed the rider and found him unconscious on a bush road. They picked him up and attempted to transport him to hospital, but he reportedly died on the way.
The Police said news of the rider’s death triggered a mob attack on the officers, resulting in the death of General Constable Owusu. Other officers sustained injuries, while the police vehicle was also damaged.
The bodies of the deceased police officer and the motorbike rider have been conveyed to the Damongo Morgue for preservation and autopsy.
The Inspector-General of Police has deployed investigators to assist with the investigations, while reinforcement teams from Damongo, Bole, Sawla, Tuna and Kalba have been deployed to maintain law and order.
The 36 suspects remain in custody assisting with investigations and are expected to be put before court.
Meanwhile, GLYA has also raised concerns over alleged vandalism and destruction of private property in and around Gindabour, including allegations involving the vehicle of Kongwura Adamu Seidu Jinkurge I.
Mr. Darison stressed that accountability must apply equally to civilians and security personnel.
“If civilians destroyed properties, those responsible must face the law. If security personnel are found, through credible investigation, to have unlawfully destroyed properties, intimidated residents or abused their authority, they too must face the law.”
GLYA is therefore demanding investigations into both deaths, the publication of forensic findings, prosecution of all persons found culpable, investigations into alleged property destruction, and accountability for any security personnel found to have acted unlawfully.
Mr. Darison also urged the government to take steps to restore normal life in Gindabour.
He called for a gradual reduction of the heavy security presence as the situation stabilises to enable residents to return home, farmers to access their farms, children to return to school and businesses to reopen.
«“Security must give people confidence and protection. It must not create an atmosphere where innocent residents feel intimidated.”»
He appealed to security personnel to exercise professionalism and restraint, warning against collective punishment, indiscriminate treatment of residents and intimidation.
Mr. Darison also appealed to residents of Gindabour, Kong and surrounding communities to remain calm and urged traditional, religious, youth and women leaders to help prevent further escalation of the situation.
He said although the lives lost could not be restored, the circumstances surrounding their deaths must be properly established.
“We cannot bring Mr. Seidu Abu back. We cannot bring General Constable Redeemer Owusu back. But we can ensure that their deaths are not in vain.”
“Let the truth be established. Let justice be done. Let everyone who has broken the law face the law. Let innocent residents be protected, and let normal life return to Gindabour.”
Source: ghanawatchonline.com/
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