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The Upper East regional Police Command says an autopsy report to
ascertain the actual cause of death of the Regional New Patriotic
Party Chairman, Adams Mahama would be made public later today.
The autopsy was completed about 6:30pm Thursday, too late for the
results to be made public yesterday, Joy News’ Upper East
correspondent Albert Sore gathered from the regional command.
Adams Mahama had acid poured on him by two assailants on Wednesday
night and was confirmed dead Thursday morning at the Bolgatanga
Regional Hospital while being prepared to be airlifted to Accra for
further treatment.
The motive for the murder of Adams Mohammed is yet to be ascertained
but only last week, there was a violent confrontation in the Upper
East Region which resulted in the scuttling of a planned meeting
between the party’s national chair and general secretary and other
regional executives of the party.
His death sparked some violent protests in the Upper East region and
the NPP headquarters in Accra, but the leadership of the party
including the flagbearer, Nana Akufo-Addo and National Chairman Paul
Afoko have appealed for calm.
The leadership of the party in the region have been advised not to
speak to the media in order not to inflame passions.
Adams Mahama’s family has been meeting since yesterday to arrange his
burial later today in line with Muslim tradition.
One person, Gregory Afoko who is related to Mr. Paul Afoko, was
arrested by the police in connection with the acid attack.
Sources say he has been transferred to Tamale in the Northern Region.
Meanwhile, the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Alhassan, is
calling for public support to maintain peace and security in the
country.
The POLICE administration has stepped up patrols in several
communities across the country todeal with criminal elements in the
society.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Ejisu Divisional Command, Mr.
Alhassan said this is the only way to ensure total security in the
country.
Mr. Mohammed Alhassan maintained that effective policing is a shared
responsibility between police and the communities.
Credit: Myjoyonline.com
