A former District Chief Executive for Bimbilla under the erstwhile Jerry John Rawlings’ regime, Alhaji Iddrisu Sumaila and Mr. Arthur Naatogmah have been arrested in Tamale in-connection with the murder of the late Bimbila chief Naa Dasana Andani Abdulai II.
This fresh arrest comes at the back of government’s promise to bring the perpetrators of the heinous crime to book.
So far, 19 people have been arrested since the late Bimbila Naa Andani was murdered on June 19 at his palace in Bimbila.
Citi News gathered that the District Chief Executive for Nanumba North, Alhaji Ibn Abass is in the grips of National Security.
The DCE was conspicuously missing at the late chief’s palace when a government delegation led by Deputy Northern Region Minister, Alhaji A.B.A Fuseini handed over the body of the late chief to the bereaved family for burial.
Alhaji A.B.A Fuseini reiterated government’s commitment to bring the perpetrators of the heinous crime to book.
Family head of the late murdered Bimbila Naa, Kpatihi Naa Azumah Naatogmah commended government for the honour done them and called for peace in the Nanung Traditional Area.
It has also been established that Police and Army Commanders in Bimbila under whose watch the late Bimbila Naa Andani was murdered have been relieved of their duties and are being investigated by National Security.
The late murdered Bimbila Naa Dasana Andani Abdulai II was buried on Thursday June 26, 2014 in line with the traditions and customs of Nanung.
Third day funeral rites of the late Bimbila Naa Andani will he held on Sunday June, 29 while the late chief’s Regent is expected to be enskined on Friday July 4.
By: Abdul Karim Naatogmah/citifmonline.com/Ghana