The Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abukari II has banned the use of assault raffles and amenities in his kingdom.
The Yaa Naa explained that the ban has become necessary to save the good image of his kingdom.
“This meeting is called as a matter of agency to discuss and take steps towards saving the good image of the kingdom which is gradually being threatened through proliferation, misuse, and abuse of small arms and light weapons by the youth during traditional and cultural events,” he said.
The Yaa Naa said he had been informed about the brazen impunity by some youth in carrying sophisticated weapons and live ammunition at various traditional and cultural events, especially during the installation of regents.
“We should be reminded that Dagbon is not at war therefore I am directing all chiefs and the youth in Dagbon to henceforth stop the display and use of assault rifles during funerals,” the king said.
He directed all his chiefs and sub-chiefs to implement the directive within their respective traditional areas.
The Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abukari II raised the concerns in a speech read on his behalf by the registrar of the Dagbon Traditional Council Alhassan Fatau at an emergency meeting to hand over the newly built houses for affected victims of the Gbewaa Palace Redevelopment project.
The Yaa Naa condemned the act describing it as lawlessness by some of his chiefs involved in the despicable practice.
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Story by: Osei Akoto (Teacher Kojo) #Ahotoronline.com
