The Parliamentary Committee on Defense and Interior is expected to visit Bimbilla in the Northern Region, following reports of rising tensions there.
On Monday, residents in Bimbila closed shops while parents rushed to schools to take their children home amidst suspicion of another violent clash between the two feuding factions.
[contextly_sidebar id=”mVCKXx5z9AKf2IdjqPk4uq9NhbydccyY”]Citi News’ Mohammed Aminu Alabira who reported from the Bimbilla Township stated that,“tension is mounting in Bimbilla over a possible clash again. Since morning, there have been rumours of a possible clash today.”
He added that, although there is heavy security in the township, most shops have been closed down. “I’ve seen school children running everywhere in town trying to get home. Shops and businesses have also closed down. Security is heavy on the grounds, both the military and police are visible in the area,” he added.
But speaking to Citi News, the Chairman of the Defense and Interior Committee of Parliament, Major Retired Derrick Oduro said the committee will visit the area to assess the situation and make some recommendations after their visit.
“Last week, we met with the National Security Minister and I spoke with him before we held the meeting. We have planned to move to the scene to see things ourselves and then at a committee, we make a recommendation and sit down with the security bosses and then we find lasting solutions to the crisis over there. Maybe this week we will take a trip to the place and get firsthand information on what we can do then the situation will be brought under control,” he revealed.
Three weeks ago, renewed clashes led to the death of seven women, two children and several houses were torched in the process.
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By: Marian Ansah/citifmonline.com/Ghana
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