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Two arrested over attack on Dagbon radio presenter

By : cd on 11 May 2023, 12:54     |     Source: christian ahorgah

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The Police on Monday arrested two people who allegedly attacked, Abubakari Sadiq, a presenter with the Dagbon Radio station in Tamale while he was hosting a programme at the station on 3rd May, 2023.

Following the attack, the Police visited the scene but the suspects had bolted. A video footage of the incident was obtained to aid the investigation.

A police statement issued on Monday said the suspects would be put before court soon.

”The suspects, Iddrisu Hardi alias Pagaaza and Mumuni Osman are in custody assisting investigation and will be put before court”.

Abubakari Sadiq, a former Northern Regional Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is alleged to have attacked the radio presenter on May 3, 2023, while he was hosting a live radio programme.

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) subsequently condemned the act and lodged a complaint with the police.