Bawku killings

Woman, Two Children Allegedly Murdered By Unidentified Gunmen In Bawku
09 Feb

Woman, Two Children Allegedly Murdered By Unidentified Gunmen In Bawku

CUD WontumiNews
A woman and her two children have been tragically murdered in Bawku after gunmen, reportedly dressed in military uniforms, stormed their residence and shot them. The incident occurred in Tensungo, a few meters from a military camp in the Bawku township. Though it is unclear what provoked the attack, it is reported to be linked to the ongoing chieftaincy conflict in the area. This brings the total number of deaths in the area since the re-emergence of the conflict in October 2024 to 45. The last incident occurred on January 25, when a 13-year-old boy was killed around the same…
Read More
Bawku: Six Killed Following Fresh Attacks
22 Jan

Bawku: Six Killed Following Fresh Attacks

wontumionlineNews
This afternoon, at least six people are reported dead in a fresh attack in Bawku. This was after gunmen opened fire on a bus en route to a market in Binduri. This comes after 48 hours of relative calm in the town. The victims comprise two males and four females. According to JoyNews sources, the incident unfolded when a bus transporting passengers to a market in the nearby Binduri District was ambushed by gunmen who indiscriminately opened fire on the vehicle. Hamza Amadu, the Municipal Chief Executive for Bawku, has verified the distressing incident to the media. Mr Amadu voiced…
Read More
Security Agencies In Bawku Will Bring Situation Under Control – Deputy Defence Minister
06 Feb

Security Agencies In Bawku Will Bring Situation Under Control – Deputy Defence Minister

wontumionlineNews, ,
Deputy Defence Minister, Kofi Amankwa-Manu, has assured that all the security agencies in Bawku are working with a concerted effort to restore peace to the town. According to him, the Regional Security Council (REGSEC), made up of personnel of the National Investigation Bureau (NIB), Ghana Armed Forces and Ghana Police Service are collaborating to bring the situation under control. “Trust me, all the security agencies are working together. There is collaboration amongst all the security agencies. So we have the NIB doing their part, the military doing their part and the Police also doing their part. So we must continue…
Read More