The police are investigating an assault on a group of Catholic missionaries of the Jasikan Diocese in the Oti Region.

They were allegedly manhandled by some supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Nkwanta South Municipality over some machines for the District Road Improvement Project.

The victims, whose names were given as Reverend Fathers Henry, Martin, and Rubenson, were assaulted after they were suspected to be moving the DRIP machines from its original location.

Reports indicate that the missionaries were undertaking infrastructure projects in the region, including Nkwanta South and North before falling into the hands of the thugs.

The Catholic missionaries had acquired land from the chiefs and elders of Chaiso in the Nkwanta South Municipality and needed the equipment to clear the land for the commencement of work.

They sought the approval of the Nkwanta South Municipal Assembly to use the DRIP machines in clearing the land.

The missionaries, however, paid GHC9,700 to the Nkwanta South Municipal Assembly before having access to the machines.

Reverend Father Henry is currently receiving treatment at the St Joseph Catholic Hospital.

Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Lawrence Wiafe, the Nkwanta South Municipal Crime officer, said the police are investigating the matter.