A confrontation between personnel from the Ghana Police Service and Customs officials at the Missiga Immigration Service checkpoint in Bawku escalated into a gun battle on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
According to sources, the clash began when Police officers refused to allow Customs officials to inspect a Togo-bound truck suspected of carrying smuggled cocoa beans.
Customs personnel insisted on conducting the inspection, leading to a heated standoff between the two agencies.
The tension escalated, resulting in an exchange of gunfire between the Customs and Police officers.
Military officers were eventually called in to de-escalate the situation.
A video of the incident captured the moment a heated verbal argument spiraled into violence, with gunshots ringing out and bystanders had to flee for safety.
For several minutes, the checkpoint turned into a chaotic and dangerous scene as the two security agencies exchanged fire, raising serious concerns about interagency coordination in protecting Ghana’s borders.
