The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has condemned the military over the death of a lecturer at Gbewa College of Education in Bawku, according to Modern Ghana. The association said a curfew violation could not justify a killing and called for a probe into the incident.
Modern Ghana reports that the lecturer died after allegedly being beaten by military personnel. Several outlets, including GhanaWeb and Yen News, also reported that the lecturer was allegedly assaulted by Ghana army personnel before his death.
CETAG's statement rejected any suggestion that breaking curfew rules could excuse the use of lethal force, per Modern Ghana.
The reports point to a curfew in force in Bawku, a town in Ghana's Upper East Region. Citi Newsroom reported that the lecturer's family has threatened legal action if an autopsy confirms assault. Citi Newsroom also reported that security analyst Kumadoe called on the military to enforce the curfew with restraint and thoughtfulness.
The circumstances surrounding the lecturer's death remain the subject of those reports, and no full account of the events has been established in the material available.
What to watch next: the outcome of the autopsy and whether authorities open a formal investigation into the military's conduct.
