On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, clashes in the Daduri suburb of Bawku resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries from gunfire.
The violence included a gun battle and the burning of two homes, further worsening the ongoing security crisis in the area.
This latest incident brings the total death toll in Bawku to 25 in recent weeks, following the tragic killing of an elderly man who was attacked after becoming disoriented on his way home from the hospital.
The escalating unrest has forced many residents to evacuate, with six buses, under military escort, transporting them from Bawku to Bolgatanga for safety.
The unrest has severely disrupted daily life, leading to school closures and business shutdowns, and poses a significant threat to both security and the local economy.
Tensions have increased with the return of rival chief Alhaji Seidu Abagre, who had been in exile, along with several recent ambushes targeting travelers.
In light of the violence, authorities have instituted a curfew from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, which security forces are enforcing to help restore order in the troubled region.
