Another life has been lost in Bawku as violence flares up again, raising the death toll to 26 since the conflict reignited in late October 2024.
Despite a strict 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. curfew aimed at quelling the violence, armed groups continue to defy the restrictions, launching attacks that have heightened tensions in the area.
The unrest has led to the closure of some schools and disrupted business activities, as residents remain fearful of further violence.
On Tuesday, November 12, violent clashes in the Daduri suburb of Bawku resulted in two fatalities and left several others injured.
The confrontation involved a gun battle that left two homes in flames, exacerbating the region’s security crisis.
In response, many residents are fleeing the area. Six buses, accompanied by military escorts, were recently seen transporting people from Bawku to Bolgatanga for safety.
The renewed conflict has reportedly escalated after rival chief Alhaji Seidu Abagre returned from exile, with recent ambushes on travelers adding fuel to the rising tensions.
Source: Citi News
