The Konkomba Youth Association (KOYA) has petitioned the Northeast Regional Minister, Hon. Tia Ibrahim, to establish an independent commission of inquiry into the alleged extortion-related killing of 51-year-old pillion rider, Mawutor Banakar, at a police checkpoint in the East Mamprusi Municipality on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
According to the petition, Mawutor was stopped by police personnel stationed at a checkpoint in Gbintiri, where an alleged extortion attempts reportedly preceded the fatal shooting.
The Northeast Regional President of KOYA, Nigarim Charles, described the incident as a “grave injustice” and called for a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the matter. He further urged the government to enhance night-time security visibility along the Eastern Corridor Road—particularly the Gushegu–Nakpanduri, Gbintiri–Nalerigu, Chereponi, and Yunyoo stretches—and to put an end to extortion at police checkpoints, especially on market days.
Receiving the petition, Hon. Tia Ibrahim appealed for calm among residents and assured that the matter would be given due attention, with further engagement planned with community leaders to maintain peace in the area.
