The Overlord of Dagbon, Ndan Ya-Na Abukari II, has urged the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) to improve security in communities affected by the attack on the Dakpema Palace in the Northern Region.

15 armed men onboard a Toyota Hilux pick-up vehicle were said to have attacked the Dakpema Palace, leaving five people including the chief injured on Monday dawn.

The police say they have commenced investigations into the shooting, though the identities of the armed men are yet to be known.

A statement signed by the Secretary of the Gbewaa Palace, Abdul-Rahman Mohammed also urged residents to desist from actions that could trigger another attack.

“By this press release, the King of Dagbon, N’dan Ya-Na Abubakri II, urges REGSEC to improve patrol in the affected communities and be more proactive in its response to early warning signs.

The King is also appealing to all and sundry to desist from actions and utterances that would further heighten tension within the Gulkpegu Traditional area, especially the Tamale Metropolis, “which is the political, commercial and economic nerve centre of the region.”

Bloodstains and bullet penetrations were visible marks of the attack on the palace. Discharged cartridges and a burnt motorbike were also found at the scene.

There have been issues of supremacy between the Dakpema Palace and Gulkpe Naa Palace over who is the chief of Tamale for some time now.