Two people were killed, and several others suffered gunshot wounds during violent clashes in Bawku’s Daduri suburb on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
The violence, which included a gun battle, led to two houses being set ablaze, further intensifying the area’s ongoing security crisis.
This incident brings Bawku’s recent death toll to 25, following the killing of an elderly man last week who was attacked after losing his way home from the hospital.
The escalating violence has forced many residents to flee. Six buses, under military escort, were seen transporting people from Bawku to Bolgatanga for safety.
The clashes have disrupted lives, closed schools, and shuttered businesses, creating a serious threat to both security and economic stability.
Tensions spiked with the recent return of rival chief Alhaji Seidu Abagre, who had been in exile, and several recent ambushes targeting travellers.
In response, authorities have imposed a curfew from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, enforced by security agencies to help restore peace.
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