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Two young men were killed during the shooting. They were Nasiru Yussif and
Murtala Mohammed. Four others were injured after the shooting. Awal Misbawu who was among the injured, got his right leg amputated after a doctor claimed Awal's leg cannot be worked on. Two of the injured were later treated
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to inquire into the sequence of events that led to the shootings at Ejura. The minister was to provide a report of the inquiry and recommendations for action. In
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General Joseph Aphour claimed it was the 'best' action the military could take during the shooting incident.
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released a statement condemning the incident and called for "investigations into the matter without delay". The council also expressed its condolences to the bereaved families and also cautioned media houses to control their pronouncement in the incident.
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three days after the attack. The youth in Ejura protested after the death and burial of Kaaka. The protestors blocked the Ejura-Atebubu road thereby causing traffic. The police backed by the military clashed with the protestors which led to the shootings.
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presented a check of GHS500,000 to the two families who lost their members during the shooting. Each family received GHS250,000 each. The Ejura Chief, Barimah Osei Hwedie II praised the government for the help and assistance.
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