A group known as Justice for Kusaug is demanding swift and decisive justice following the killing of an elderly woman and her grandchild at Sabon-Gari, a suburb of Bawku in the Upper East Region.
At a press conference held on March 28, 2026, the group expressed deep grief and outrage over the December 22, 2025 attack, describing it as a calculated and senseless act of violence that has left families and the wider community devastated.
According to the group, armed assailants stormed a residence during the festive season, killing two people and leaving another victim critically injured.
“We stand not out of hatred, but out of deep grief. Our loved ones deserved better, and we will not allow their deaths to be forgotten,” the group stated.
The group further alleged that the situation was worsened by the conduct of the suspect after the attack. They claim he contacted members of the community to retrieve the bodies and later displayed weapons, including an AK-47 and M16 rifle, during a video call in what they described as an attempt to intimidate residents.
The arrest of the principal suspect by the Ghana Police Service on March 7, 2026, has brought some level of relief to the affected families. The suspect has since been arraigned before the Navrongo District Court and remanded into custody.
Despite this development, the group insists justice is far from complete and is calling for firm legal action. Key among their demands are the full prosecution of the suspect, denial of bail, recovery and forensic examination of the weapons used, and adequate protection for witnesses involved in the case.
They also appealed to government to provide financial and psychosocial support to the affected families, as well as deploy permanent security personnel to the Sabon-Gari community to prevent further violence.
“We urge the public, the media, and civil society to follow this case closely. Transparency and accountability are essential,” the group added.
The group further called on traditional authorities and the youth in the area to remain calm and allow due process to take its course, as the case continues to unfold.
