Lecturer At Gbewaa College of Education Dies After Alleged Military Assault In Bawku

A lecturer at the Gbewaa College of Education in Pusiga in the Upper East Region, Issaka Abdulai, has died following an alleged assault by military personnel.

Management of the College announced his death in a statement issued on Saturday, September 12, indicating that the incident occurred on the night of Friday, September 11.

According to the statement, Mr. Abdulai, who was a lecturer in the Science Department, was allegedly beaten to death by military personnel operating in Bawku.

“Management is saddened to announce the death of Mr. Issaka Abdulai, a lecturer in the Science Department. Mr Issaka Abdulai was beaten to death by the military in Bawku last night,” the College said.

The statement did not give details of what led to the alleged assault.

However, sources say the lecturer was allegedly apprehended while riding a motorbike during curfew hours.

The death sparked protests in Pusiga on Saturday morning, with residents reportedly blocking roads and burning tyres to register their displeasure over the incident.

Residents have raised concerns over the conduct of military personnel and the treatment of civilians during security operations in the area.

The College management has expressed sadness over the incident, while it remains unclear whether investigations have been launched into the alleged assault.