Agogo Citizens Assoc - Washington Metro Area

Tradegy struck again in Agogo. As you may have already learnt on Thursday August 18th one of our citizens, Mr. Tawia, a retiree from the Agogo Hospital Dispensary Department, was shot dead by armed Fulani men near Bebome. The sad event ocurred after the Fulani's had mounted a road block, apparently, robbing the poor farmers returning to their homes after a hard day's work on their farms. Mr. Tawia, was riding on a motor bike with the wife behind her. As they approached the robbery scene, they were stopped by the Fulani and saw other victims who had been ordered to lay down on the ground near by. Mr. Tawia and the others tried to escape when they noticed that the robbers attention was drawn to some other farmers who were approaching. The Fulani's upon realizing the intent of Mr. Tawia and others turned and shot at him a few rounds causing his death. No arrests have been made since then even though the incident ocurred in the vicinity of where the military is stationed.

 Another incident happened only yesterday 9/6/11 a citizen believed to be a member of the Saviour Church of Ghana- Agogo (Gydim). This person was working on his farm when he noticed a Fulani entered his farm behind him and fully armed with a gun. Before he could ask him anything, the Fulani shot and hit his leg and the bullet pierced through the leg. Then he tried firing back and realized that he didn't have enough amunition and so he reloaded immediately and shot this person again. This time around, the individual tried to duck the bullet but hit his arm and then he dropped to the ground. The Fulani thought he was dead and therefore left the farm. Fortunately, he survived the bullets and quickly used his cell phone to call for help. As I speak, he is recovering from the wounds.

My brothers and sisters, if we are not careful things can quickly get ugly and out of hands. We've worked very hard to prevent the escalation of the conflict but our people can't wait any longer and allow the herdsmen to kill us and intimidate us without any reaction. Series of meetings have been held since these incidents discussing a whole range of options. Some media houses were invited and interviewed victims and witnesses which broadcasts all over the country

Right after the  next day Military operation is currently underway in the Fulani "infested" areas of Agogo farm land to cause arrest and removal of the Fulanis and their cattle. The operation began during the early hours of today and has been ongoing.  The Divisional Police Commander, having been apparently bribed by the Fulani, leaked the operation to the herdsmen before the military arrived. At that time, most of them have fled the area. Nonetheless, this is a very positive step towards this struggle for Agogo. 

Other plans are also being pursued and I'll update you all at the appropriate time. Even though the military intervention is very much welcomed, we still have to stay put until total liberation of our land is achieved. Let us all keep our fingures crossed and pray that the operation becomes successful so that we can all smile with a sigh of relief.