Accra, March 14, – The Mamprugu Youth Association, Accra Chapter, has urged President John Dramani Mahama and relevant authorities to ensure a full, transparent, and public disclosure regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of Abdul-Aziz Iddrisu.
In a statement read by Mr Yakubu Nambe, the Association’s spokesperson, during a press conference on Friday, March 13, 2026, the group demanded details including the date, time, location, officers involved, chain of command, and any justification provided for his death.
Abdul-Aziz Iddrisu, also known as Baaluuse, was arrested alongside his two siblings on February 17, 2026, in a suburb of Bolgatanga, Upper East Region. The siblings were subsequently granted bail, the Association said.
The Association noted that the Ghana Police Service had earlier described the arrest as a breakthrough in the investigation into the fatal attack on police officers at the Karimenga barrier on December 29, 2025, which resulted in the death of General Constable Seth Oppong Damoah and injuries to two others. Abdul-Aziz was reportedly “in police custody assisting with investigations.”
The statement explained that Aziz’s family lawyer, Mr Martin Kpebu, had formally requested access to his client from the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), but no response was received. After repeated follow-ups, the IGP allegedly informed the lawyer verbally that Abdul-Aziz had been shot dead while in custody, without providing documentation.
The Association decried the lack of an official statement, autopsy report, inquest, or release of the body for burial. They asked who authorised the killing, under whose command, and why the state had withheld forensic evidence.
They said the death represented multiple breaches of constitutional and international human rights, including the right to life, protection from arbitrary deprivation, enforced disappearance, extrajudicial execution, ethnic discrimination, denial of access to counsel, and failure to conduct a prompt and transparent investigation.
The Mamprugu Youth Association called on all Ghanaians, particularly the media, civil society, religious bodies, traditional authorities, diplomats, and international human rights organisations, to advocate for justice and accountability.
“Justice for Abdul-Aziz Iddrisu! Justice for every victim of state abuse! Justice for all Ghanaians, regardless of tribe! Never again!” the statement concluded.
GHBUSS
14 March 2026
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