Upper East Region

17 Oct

Upper East Region: Military Officer Dead, Five Others Injured In Fatal Accident

Wontumi1NewsMilitary officer, Upper East Region

A tragic accident has claimed the life of one military officer from the 11 Mechanised Battalion in Bawku, while five others are in critical condition. The incident occurred around Binduri in the Upper East Region. According to eyewitness accounts, the military vehicle, with registration number 15 GA 04, was traveling from Bawku towards Bazua when it abruptly veered off the road and somersaulted multiple times. The violent crash resulted in the immediate death of one officer, while five others sustained severe injuries. The injured officers were quickly transported to the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital and the Tamale Teaching Hospital for urgent…

27 Jan

Passenger Bus Attacked By Gunmen In Upper East Region

Wontumi2NewsUpper East Region

A Kumasi-bound passenger bus traveling from Missiga in the Upper East Region has been attacked by gunmen. This has resulted in the hospitalisation of at least six individuals, including a six-year-old child, in Walewale. The unprovoked attack has prompted heightened security measures, with both police and military personnel taking control of the Walewale-Bolgatanga highway to ensure public safety. Authorities are investigating the incident and to apprehend the perpetrators and maintain order in the affected area. The victims, recovering in a hospital in Walewale, are receiving medical attention following the traumatic attack. Source: Joy News