A 61-year-old man, known locally as OB, was killed in Mazema, a suburb of Bawku, after being caught in a crossfire during recent shootouts in the area. OB, an alms beggar, tragically lost his life, raising the death toll in the renewed conflict to 22.
This latest surge in violence follows the return of Seidu Abagre, a rival chief installed by the Nayiri, who had been in exile after an arrest warrant was issued against him in February 2023 due to his contested installation as chief in Nalerigu.
However, a High Court in Kumasi overturned the warrant on October 17, 2024, clearing the way for Abagre’s return.
His arrival in Bawku on October 26 reignited a long-standing chieftaincy dispute, sparking gunfire exchanges that initially left two people dead and several others injured. The community is now on high alert, bracing for further violence.
In response to the escalating tensions, security forces have imposed a 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. curfew in Bawku, with enforcement measures in place to curb further unrest and safeguard residents
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