The ongoing conflict in Bawku has claimed another life, raising the death toll to 26. The latest victim was killed in a gun battle in the area.
Currently a 6 am to 6 pm curfew has been imposed on the area but gunmen defy the Curfew to engage in attacks.
Two people had already been killed with several others suffering gunshot wounds during violent clashes in Bawku’s Daduri suburb on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
Amid the chaos, two houses were set ablaze. The conflict, which has deep roots in chieftaincy disputes and ethnic tensions, reignited following the return of a rival chief, Alhaji Seidu Abagre, who had been in exile. His return has led to a surge in violent clashes, resulting in numerous fatalities and injuries.
The situation in Bawku has deteriorated to the point where many residents are fleeing the area. Reports indicate that about six buses were seen transporting people from Bawku to Bolgatanga under military escort.
The government, through the Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has assured the public that efforts are being made to restore peace in the region.
The recent violence has left the community in a state of fear and uncertainty, with many residents questioning the future stability of the area. Some schools in the area have been closed whilst business activities decline.
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