The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has conducted a series of cordon and search operations in Bawku.This forms part of efforts by the army to assist the government and local authorities to ensure peace, law and order in Bawku and its environs.
GAF in a statement on April 21, 2025 said the move forms part of efforts to intensify operations in response to ongoing clashes and intermittent gunfire in the area as well as restore calm and enhance security.
According to the statement, there were sporadic gunshots from the Binduri central market area in the early hours of Monday, 21 April 2025. This caused troops deployed at Binduri to swiftly move to the location and cordon off the area.
A combined team from the 11 Mechanised Battalion and the Joint Task Force, supported by the Police, proceeded to conduct detailed search operations to identify and apprehend those involved.
GAF said the operation led to the arrest of a suspected gunman who had been handed over to the Police.
Items retrieved during the search included one empty M16 rifle magazine, an AK-47 rifle, a G3 rifle, 370 rounds of M16 and AK-47 ammunition, 128 rounds of G3 ammunition, a machete, four fragmentation jackets, a pair of boots, and one helmet.
GAF said some unknown gunmen tried to infiltrate Binduri later in the day after the operations but military personnel on patrols prevented the infiltration.
GAF’s statement added that the situation led to an exchange of fire between the military and the unknown gunmen who fled the scene.
“The situation is currently under control, and troops remain on high alert to respond to any emerging threats,” GAF stressed in its statement.
GAF noted that it remains committed to safeguarding the peace and security of Bawku and is working closely with other security agencies.
The Armed Forces urged residents and the general public to support ongoing efforts to restore normalcy to Bawku enclave.
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has stepped up its security operations in Bawku and surrounding areas following fresh clashes and sporadic gunfire. As part of efforts to restore calm, troops conducted cordon and search operations early Monday, April 21, in the Binduri Central Market… pic.twitter.com/5UreEUr5Dx
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