The
Deputy Director for the National Disaster Management Organisation (NaDMO) in
the Nabdam District has been murdered by three unidentified armed men in the
Upper East Region.
The
gruesome incident is said to have occurred at the Pelungu market on Saturday,
February 27.
Mr
Dominic Kulkong, 31, was shot during a transaction at a Mobile Money outlet in
the area.
The
Public Affairs Officer of the Regional Police Command, Assistant
Superintendent, David Fianko-Okyere who gave a confirmation on the murder said
the Police received a call reporting a robbery incident at about 7 pm on
Saturday.
Upon
arrival, he indicated that the robbers had escaped and made way with some 10
mobile devices and an amount of GH¢750 after raiding two shops at the Pelungu
market.
According
to him, from the accounts of witnesses, the NaDMO Deputy Director was shot while
attempting to flee after being told to get down from a motorbike and lie on the
ground.
Assistant Superintendent, David Fianko-Okyere
disclosed that armed gang after shooting Mr Kulkong left the scene on an
unregistered Apsonic motorbike.
According
to him, the three unidentified men who were engaging in a Mobile Money
transaction were left unattended by the agent after sensing danger.
Several
hours later, Mr Kulkong who arrived to engage in a transaction met his untimely
death.
Meanwhile, the remains of Dominic Kulkong has
been released to the family for burial.
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