A magistrate court in Ejura has placed an interlocutory injunction on the celebration of the first anniversary of Islamic prayers for victims of the Ejura incident.
The event which was scheduled to take place at Maame Dede junction in Ejura on 30 June 2022 has been restrained by the court for 10 days.
In June 2021, protesters took to the streets over the death of Ibrahim Kaaka Mohammed, a social media activist.
The protesters poured out onto the streets of Ejura demanding justice for the murder of Kaaka.
The death of the father of five has sparked widespread anger among young people in the town, who were calling for the arrest of the culprits.
Clad in red armbands and headgear, the angry youngsters blocked roads leading
to Ejura to press home their demands.
Two people were shot dead in the clash between security personnel and the protesters.
Kaaka’s family is angry
Speaking with Asaase News a spokesperson for the Kaaka Family, Nafiu Mohammed said there is no established reason that necessitated the injunction.
“Indeed I have been served [with the court order]. We are doing this as family members. I don’t even understand whether they fear the Kaaka, Mutale, or Abdul Nasir. When you organise a programme then they appear to intimidate you. What intelligence or legality are you standing on to halt this process?”
“Now we are in talks with our lawyers and family and that will inform our next line of action,” he said.
Tension
Meanwhile, the Ejura municipal security council has defended the action of the police against the organisers of the event.
Chief executive and chairman of the security council, Dr Kingsley Osei admits tension in the area following the development but said security agencies are on a high alert to deal with the situation.