N/E Region: NSS Boss attacked at Yagba

Some persons believed to be supporters of the opposition NDC have reportedly attacked NPP parliamentary candidate for Yagba/Kubori constituency in the North East Region, and his followers.

According to a report by Graphic Online, though Mr Yussif Mustapha - also the Chief Executive Officer of the National Service Scheme (NSS) - escaped unhurt, some four persons sustained severe machete wounds.

The assailants vandalized a number of his campaign vehicles and several other properties at his residence.

A local radio station at Yagaba which is said to be owned by the NPP parliamentary candidate was also not spared in the incident which occurred on Sunday, November 29.

Per reports, Member of Parliament for the area, Alhaji Ruaf Tanko who is the NDC parliamentary candidate went to Taantala, hometown of the NPP parliamentary candidate to address a rally but it was poorly attended.

Angered by the outcome of the rally, a young man who appeared at the venue in an NPP branded T-shirt was allegedly attacked by the supporters who claimed he was there mock them.

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The Assemblyman for the Kpatorigu Electoral Area, Mr Sulemana Mohammed narrating the incident said "after they attacked the young man they proceeded to the NPP parliamentary candidate’s residence and attacked the people who were in the house and destroyed other properties".

"I understand Mr Yussif Mustapha was touring some communities when they stormed his residence, those who were around had to scale the wall to save their lives," he alleged.

He said the injured were receiving treatment at the Yagba hospital.

When contacted, the North East Regional Police Crime Officer, Superintendent Reuben Yao Dugah confirmed the incident and said the police had received reports on damages to vehicles and party structures for both parties.

He said the police had begun investigations into the matter, adding they will not spare anyone found culpable.