In a strong statement on the floor of Parliament, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has denounced the military’s brutal treatment of civilians in Bawku Municipality on the night of Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
The Bawku Central lawmaker emphasized that the military’s response to the killing of a soldier by an unknown gunman was unacceptable.
Ayariga acknowledged the regrettable loss of life, but urged the military and Bawku leadership to work together to investigate the killing, rather than resorting to violence against innocent civilians.
Reports indicate that women, children, and elderly residents were subjected to violence, with homes being ransacked and people being beaten.
Ayariga’s condemnation of the military’s actions has brought attention to the need for accountability and restraint in the face of violence.
The incident has sparked concerns about the military’s treatment of civilians and the need for a thorough investigation into the events that unfolded in Bawku.
