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The United Nations in Ghana has expressed revulsion at the blatant murder of undercover journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale.

Suale, as he was called by close colleagues and family, was gunned down on January 16 close to his residence in Madina, Accra, by two unidentified men.

The international body per a statement issued in Accra, expressed its “strong condemnation” of the killing through its Acting Resident Coordinator, Ms. Sylvia Lopez-Ekra.

“The United Nations in Ghana reiterates the message of the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, on the occasion of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists: “When journalists are targeted, societies as a whole pay a price .This should not become the new normal".

“Protecting the fundamental right to freedom of expression also requires that journalists and media workers be protected, and action be taken to proactively promote their safety”, said the United Nations in the statement, and extended “sincere condolences to Mr. Hussein-Suale’s family, friends and well-wishers”.