Police on Monday, May 8, 2023, arrested the two people who allegedly attacked, Abubakari Sadiq, a presenter with the Dagbon Radio station in Tamale while he was hosting a programme on May 3, 2023.
Following the attack, the Police visited the scene but the suspects had bolted. Video footage of the incident was obtained to aid the investigation.
The suspects, Iddrisu Hardi alias Pagaaza and Mumuni Osman are in custody assisting the investigation and will be put before a court.
His lawyer, Saulisu Biawurbe indicated that they will apply for a police inquiry bail as investigations continue.
Hardi Pagzaa went to Dagbon FM with some thugs and assaulted the journalist, Sadiq Gariba during a live programme.
The Inspector General of Police, George Akuffo Dampare reached out to the attacked journalist and assured him of arresting the suspects and serving justice for the assault on him.