7 Arrested For Flouting Ban On Public Gathering Restriction In Tamale

Seven persons have been arrested by the Northern Regional Police Command for failing to comply with restrictions imposed on public gatherings.

The suspects are Baba sheriff Aloboba 32, Adongo Ishmeal 19, Mark Derrick Azure 19, Sunday Okeke 43, Lambongang Paroka 20, Lardi Adongo 41, Benjamin Ayeebo 32.

The Northern Regional Crime Officer, Supt. Otuo Acheampong who confirmed the arrests to DGN Online, said the accused persons were arrested at Sarafina Bar near the police headquarters in Tamale for failing to comply with the restrictions imposed on public gatherings by operating and patronizing a drinking spot.

Supt. Acheampong disclosed that the accused persons were arraigned before the Tamale Circuit court presided over by His Honor William Tumasi and after hearing the case granted all the accused persons bail with two surities who are Government workers not earning less than Ghc 2,500.

He indicated that the accused persons have been charged with failing to comply with restrictions imposed on public gatherings.

The accused persons are expected to reappear in court on May 19,2020.

FROM Eric Kombat, Tamale