Police in the Northern Region have begun investigations into an alleged attack on some National Democratic Congress (NDC) executives, by an affiliated youth group in the area.<\/p>\n
The attack resulted in the regional Secretary, Sualisu Be-Awuribe and Treasurer, Kassim Bakari, sustaining injuries.<\/p>\n
Although details of what triggered the incident remain sketchy, the Regional Secretary has accused the Chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim\u00a0Mobila,\u00a0of instigating the assault.<\/p>\n
Speaking to\u00a0Citi News, Northern Regional Police PRO, DSP Mohammed Tanko, said his outfit has picked up some vital information that will lead to the arrest of the perpetrators.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat case is under investigations and we have received reports from about persons who allege they were assaulted with some NDC youth. They have been issued with Police Medical forms to attend hospital and report back so the matter is under investigations. Some names have been mentioned and we are trying to properly identify such persons and get them arrested to assist in investigations,\u201d he said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The group that carried out the attack claimed that their intention was to stop a meeting that was taking place because it was without the consent of the regional chairman.<\/p>\n
The attack saw the group destroying vehicles of some members of the party.<\/p>\n
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The group, Al-Qaeda is reported to have confirmed its involvement in the attack claiming that it was the right thing to do.<\/p>\n
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