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Three persons alleged to have been involved in the killing of one person at the NDC regional headquarters recently have reported themselves to the police.

The suspects; Dauda Ibrahim alias ‘Wayo’ 40, Agyin Samuel alias ‘Rock’ 32 and Abdul Ganiyu alias ‘Petit’ 37, were handed over to the police

In a statement signed by the acting Ashanti regional police PRO, ASP Godwin Ahianyo, he explained that they have, however, been arrested and remanded in police custody and are being taken through investigation processes

He added that the police are still pursuing the remaining suspects.

They are Abdul Bari Mohammed alias ‘Worrior’, Midjima, Abu Taliban, Saani Mohammed alias “Commando’ and Gyafare alias ‘Elemernt’.

He has strongly advised them to report in their own interest.

Background

One person was shot dead at the Ashanti Regional Office of the NDC on February 18 where the leadership of the party had gathered to plan the just ended presidential primaries.

One other person sustained gunshot wounds and is responding to treatment at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi.

The incident happened during an altercation between at least one of the victims and the shooter. 

According to an eye witness, the assailant, associated with an NDC militia, the Hawks, shot an NDC man thrice. First in the leg while he run and twice in the chest at close range as he lay vulnerable.

A statement from the party and the police confirmed the shooting and the death and the party’s General Secretary tasked the police to investigate the matter and have the perpetrators punished.