28-09-15
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| Victim of last Saturday's shooting incident, 25 year old Gladys Alatarige |
Three out of
seven persons, that sustained gunshot wounds in last Saturday’s shooting
incident in Bolgatanga, have undergone surgical operations at the Bolgatanga
Regional hospital.
This is partly due to the severity of their conditions.
Currently, two of the victims have been treated and discharged
while the remaining five who are in stable condition are responding to
treatment.
A Surgical Specialist at the hospital, Anthony Davor, said special
attention is being given to one of the victims, who is in a critical condition
and that medical staff at the hospital is working hard to improve his
condition.
Dr Davor disclosed this to members of the Upper East Regional
Security Council, REGSEC, during their visit to the facility to assess the
condition of those involved in the shooting.
The team was led by the Deputy Regional Minister, Daniel Syme, joined by
other officials from the Ghana Red Cross. Mr Syme, expressed sympathy to the
victims and wished them speedy recovery.
He also commended staff of the
hospital for their show of professionalism and urged them to keep on with the
good work. Narrating her ordeal, 25 year
old Gladys Alatarige, who was hit by a stray bullet on the day of the shooting
incident, said she was taken unaware when the bullet hit the hand.
She said all
she saw was blood oozing from the lower arm and there was nothing she could do
to help herself.
A food vendor, Roselyn Akansigra, said her situation was quite
precarious because she was in her metal container when the bullet penetrated to
hit the thigh.
She said she then shouted for help and subsequently people came
to her rescue.
According to her, she has
been asked to prepare herself for the theatre though she has already gone
through various medical screening including x-ray.
From the hospital, the team proceeded to the
scene of the shooting incident to assess the extent of damage caused to properties.
They were accompanied by officials of the National Disaster Management
Organisation. The team inspected houses that got burnt during the impasse.
The Regional
Police Commander, DCOP Simon Afeku, told Radio Ghana's Isaac Asare that he was impressed with the condition of
the victims, adding that the security is working tirelessly to bring to book,
perpetrators of the violent act.
He said a combined Police and Military
personnel are still on the grounds to ensure adequate security.
DCOP Afeku, announced that the police were working
on modalities to clamp down on individuals who are in possession of illegal
arms and other offensive weapons, stressing that offenders will not be spared
when caught.
He further advised the two royal families to use dialogue in
resolving their differences and not resort to violence.
GBC NEWS END
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