He argued that the press release issued by the GAF on January 28, which focused only on the alleged assault of a journalist, failed to capture the full extent of the brutality. This selective amnesia and crassness of the full account of the unrefined atrocities against civilians in Walewale township is strikingly and stinkingly noticeable,” Dr Abdul-Kabiru said. He stressed that justice must not be limited to the journalist alone but extended to all victims of the assault. Walewale MP condemns alleged military assault on journalist and civilians“The journalist, like the many other people, deserves justice and the Ministry of Defense should behave and act professionally, doing justice to all manner of persons,” he added. Dr Abdul-Kabiru urged the Acting Minister for Defence to ensure accountability and transparency in the investigation, insisting that the military must not be allowed to downplay civilian suffering in its official communications.

Source: GhanaWeb January 29, 2026 08:51 UTC