Member of Parliament for Walewale, Dr. Mahama Tiah Abdul-Kabiru, is calling for an urgent investigation into the alleged assault of a journalist and several civilians by military personnel in the township.
Reports suggest that the incident occurred around 1:00pm on Monday, January 26, when armed soldiers travelling from Bolgatanga to Tamale reportedly stopped in Walewale and allegedly attacked the North East Regional Correspondent of Media General and other residents without provocation.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Dr. Abdul-Kabiru described the actions as “barbaric, unprofessional and infantile,” adding that the soldiers also damaged property, including motorbikes and commercial vehicles belonging to civilians.
He noted that the journalist was detained for over four hours following the assault and that video evidence of injuries recorded on his mobile phone was allegedly deleted.
“In the case of the reporter for Media General, he was detained for more than four hours after being assaulted, and evidence of harm caused to his body, which he had taken with his phone, was destroyed,” he stated.
Dr. Abdul-Kabiru urged the Acting Minister for Defence to probe the incident and ensure accountability, warning that unchecked military aggression could escalate tensions in the area.
“The wholesale abuse of the people and the general application of force to all civilians is unacceptable and must be checked,” he added.
Read below the statement
