Unidentified Assailants Brutally Murder Buipewura’s Traditional Warrior in Central Gonja, Sparking Panic in Old Buipe
Fear and anxiety have gripped residents of Old Buipe and neighboring communities in the Central Gonja District of the Savannah Region following the brutal murder of Ewura Kuntala, a prominent traditional warrior serving the Buipewura, by unidentified attackers.
Widely known by the moniker “Commando,” Kuntala was ambushed and slain near Lito, a farming community situated between Old Buipe and Iddrisu-Kura. Preliminary police findings indicate that the victim suffered multiple deep cutlass wounds to his head, back, arms, and legs, pointing to a violent and targeted attack.
Personnel from the Central Gonja District Police Command responded swiftly to reports of the incident, visiting the crime scene where they recovered the deceased’s motorbike. His body was subsequently conveyed to the Buipe District Government Hospital morgue for preservation and an official autopsy as part of forensic investigations.
The gruesome killing has sent shockwaves throughout the Central Gonja District, heightening security concerns among local farmers and residents. While no arrests have yet been made, police authorities confirmed that an intensive investigation is underway to establish the motive behind the attack and bring the perpetrators to justice.
The late Ewura Kuntala served in the traditional court of the Paramount Chief of the Buipe Traditional Area, Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor II, a retired Assistant Superintendent of Police who also holds the position of Vice President of the National House of Chiefs. Traditional leaders and security agencies are working closely to maintain calm in the area as the manhunt continues.
Source: Thepressradio.com
