Gonjaland Youth Association's Public Relations Officer, Muftawu Habibu (Mufti), narrowly escaped what appears to be a deliberate assassination attempt on Tuesday, May 30, around 10:48 pm.The incident took place near Dungu, a location situated some distance away from UDS, Tamale Campus.According to Mufti's account shared on 3news.com, an unknown assailant on a motorbike targeted his car, opening fire from a distance.

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However, Mufti managed to evade the attack and flee to safety."After noticing a motorbike behind me as I approached the main junction near my house, I grew suspicious," Mufti recounted."To ensure my safety, I quickly veered off the road and left the car, just as I heard the sound of a gunshot," 3news.com reportsHe continued, "I ran through the nearby bush and eventually reached the Tamale-Kumasi highway.

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After a few minutes, I noticed several cars parked near my vehicle, with a crowd gathering. I decided to return to the scene."Mufti promptly contacted friends and family, who provided support and helped him lodge a formal complaint with the Northern Regional Police Command. The authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident.

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News of the attack spread rapidly, leading to widespread condemnation from the Gonjaland Youth Association and other prominent stakeholders in Gonjaland.They have called on the police to swiftly conduct a thorough investigation into the matter.At present, the motive behind the assault remains unclear. This incident comes at a time when Mufti has been actively advocating for reform within the traditional administration of

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Gonjaland.

Gonjaland Youth Association and concerned parties stand united in their commitment to ensuring justice and the safety of individuals striving for positive change in the region.

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