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One killed, 16 injured by unknown gunmen in East Gonja

By CitiFMonline
Headlines One killed, 16 injured by unknown gunmen in East Gonja
MAY 29, 2016 LISTEN

Unknown gunmen  reportedly shot and injured 16 residents of Kafaba, a farming community in the East Gonja district of the Northern Region on Saturday.

One of the victims, six years old (name withheld) died on the spot while the the casualties were rushed to the Salaga government hospital.

The incident according to an eyewitness happened Saturday night in front of the old Kafaba chief’s palace where the victims were watching the final UEFA match between Atletico and Real Madrid.

Seven of the injured who are in critical condition have been referred to the Tamale Teaching Hospital.

It is unclear what triggered the shooting incident but it is believed to be as a result of a chieftaincy dispute between two royals in Kafaba and Kalampor communities.

Citi News gathered that the entire Salaga district was in total blackout on Saturday, hence the decision to watch the football match in the open.


By: Abdul Karim Naatogmah/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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