The Member of Parliament (MP) for Garu, Albert Alalzuulga has announced the death of one of the victims of the recent brutalities in Garu and Tempane in the Upper East Region on November 6, 2023.
According to him, eight of the residents who were also arrested and transferred to Accra have been released, with two of them still battling for their health.
Providing an update on the matter to Citi News, he raised concerned about the people of Garu’s displeasure about the incident that occurred on Sunday, October 29, 2023.
“It is sad to announce to you that one of the military brutality victims in Garu has died. It is a very sad development. The youth and everybody in the area are so saddened. We are so disappointed in the military and their actions. And we are disappointed in the government as well. What happened in Garu is most barbaric; it is most unfortunate. The residents who were arrested earlier were released on Friday. While some are home safely, others had to be taken to medical facilities due to their conditions.”
He further made mention that, members of parliament are taking measures to compensate the victims.
“It is sad to announce to you that one of the military brutality victims in Garu has died. It is a very sad development. The youth and everybody in the area are so saddened. We are so disappointed in the military and their actions. And we are disappointed in the government as well. What happened in Garu is most barbaric; it is most unfortunate. The residents who were arrested earlier were released on Friday. While some are home safely, others had to be taken to medical facilities due to their conditions.” He added
Over 50 people were hospitalized after some military personnel unleashed mayhem on the Garu residents on Sunday, October 29, 2023.
It is alleged that the military attack was in retaliation for an attack on some National Security operatives by a vigilante group in Garu.
Meanwhile, the National Security Minister, Albert Kan Dapaah, is expected to appear before Parliament on Thursday, November 9 to brief the house on the situation.
