A fresh wave of violence has rocked Bawku, leaving three people dead, including a schoolgirl. The latest fatalities, which occurred on Friday, November 29, 2024, bring the death toll in the troubled region to 32.
The violence erupted amid the ongoing conflict in the area, just two days after another person was killed.
The escalating bloodshed has raised concerns about the deteriorating security situation in Bawku.
The gunfire intensified around the Gingande-Zongo area, where several homes were also reported to have been set on fire.
The shootings, which began around midnight, continued into the afternoon until approximately 1 PM.
In addition to those killed, many others have sustained gunshot wounds, with some in critical condition.
The violence, which has plagued the Bawku area since late October 2024, often intensifies during curfew hours.
Residents and security forces are struggling to contain the situation, as rival groups clash, and ambushes targeting travellers have added to the tension.
The conflict’s resurgence follows the return of rival chief Alhaji Seidu Abagre from exile, with some sources claiming that his return has fueled the renewed hostilities.
