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GHANA ARMED FORCES INTENSIFIES SECURITY OPERATIONS IN BAWKU AND NEIGHBOURING AREAS
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GHANA ARMED FORCES INTENSIFIES SECURITY OPERATIONS IN BAWKU AND NEIGHBOURING AREAS

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has escalated its security operations in Bawku, Nalerigu, and adjoining communities in response to renewed instability in the region. The intensified operations, which commenced on Tuesday, 29th July 2025, involve both ground and aerial manoeuvres aimed at restoring law and order. In a statement issued by the Acting Director General of Public Relations, Captain VA Arhin of the Ghana Navy, the military urged all peace-loving residents in the affected areas to fully cooperate with security personnel. This includes strict compliance with the newly adjusted curfew hours, which now run from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., replacing the earlier 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. restriction. “The Ghana Armed Forces remains fully committed to restoring peace and stability in Bawku,...
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GHANA ARMED FORCES SHIFTS FROM PEACEKEEPING TO PEACE ENFORCEMENT IN BAWKU
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GHANA ARMED FORCES SHIFTS FROM PEACEKEEPING TO PEACE ENFORCEMENT IN BAWKU

In a decisive move aimed at restoring stability and ending the cycle of violence in the troubled Bawku area, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has officially transitioned from a peacekeeping mandate to a peace enforcement posture, following a directive from the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama. This shift comes in response to the escalating security threats posed by armed groups in Bawku and surrounding areas, including Binduri, Nalerigu, and Zebilla. Recent incidents have involved violence, reprisal attacks, and tragic loss of innocent lives — a situation the GAF describes as a “dangerous pattern” that now threatens national peace and security. In a statement signed by Captain VA Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relati...
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Government Intensifies Peace Enforcement Efforts in Bawku Amid Escalating Chieftaincy Conflict
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Government Intensifies Peace Enforcement Efforts in Bawku Amid Escalating Chieftaincy Conflict

The Government of Ghana has announced a significant shift in its approach to the ongoing Bawku chieftaincy conflict, moving from peacekeeping to peace enforcement following a recent surge in violence that threatens to derail years of peacebuilding efforts. According to a statement issued by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Member of Parliament and Spokesperson to the President, the Ghana Armed Forces have been deployed to the area to maintain law and order and protect lives and property. The move coincides with the intensification of curfews in Bawku and other affected communities as part of broader security measures to ensure public safety. “The Ghana Armed Forces will take all necessary measures to protect lives and property,” the statement assured, adding that residents must cooperate fully wi...
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Bawku SHS Temporarily Closed Following Death of Student
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Bawku SHS Temporarily Closed Following Death of Student

Authorities have temporarily shut down Bawku Senior High School following the tragic death of a student, Hakimu Kundima, who was allegedly dragged from his dormitory and killed by unknown assailants. The Municipal Education Directorate made the decision to close the school in order to ensure the safety and well-being of all students. Announcing the development, the Municipal Director of Education, Mr. Isaac Agbeko Azasoo, said, “We have decided to give the school a temporary break so that students can return home to their families. The school will remain closed for the time being, and management will communicate further details in due course.” Mr. Azasoo expressed particular concern for the final-year students, who are just a week away from starting their final exams. “Once calm i...
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Government Deploys Military for Peace Enforcement in Bawku Amid Escalating Chieftaincy Conflict
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Government Deploys Military for Peace Enforcement in Bawku Amid Escalating Chieftaincy Conflict

The Government of Ghana has officially transitioned from a peacekeeping to a peace enforcement approach in Bawku and surrounding communities following a disturbing surge in violence related to the protracted chieftaincy conflict. According to a statement released by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Member of Parliament and Spokesperson to the President, the decision to intensify military operations comes as recent killings threaten to derail significant progress made through mediation efforts. The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have now been fully deployed to maintain law and order in Bawku and other affected towns, with stricter curfews and security measures being enforced to ensure public safety. The government assures all residents that the military is under firm instructions to take every necessary...
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Ghana Armed Forces Conduct Cordon and Search Operation in Bawku
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Ghana Armed Forces Conduct Cordon and Search Operation in Bawku

In a continued effort to restore peace and ensure public safety, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have intensified their operations in Bawku and surrounding areas. This comes in response to ongoing clashes and sporadic gunfire that have disturbed the peace in the region. According to a press release from the Department of Public Relations at the GAF Headquarters, troops conducted a cordon and search operation in the early hours of Monday, April 21, 2025. The operation was initiated after personnel deployed at Binduri heard sporadic gunshots coming from the Binduri Central Market area. Troops swiftly cordoned off the area and, in collaboration with the 11 Mechanised Battalion and the Joint Task Force, carried out thorough search operations. During the search, one suspected gunman was appr...
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Mamprusi Youth Association calls for military presence to curb Bawku conflict
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Mamprusi Youth Association calls for military presence to curb Bawku conflict

A member of the Mamprusi Youth Association in Bawku, Majeed Bagura, has made a passionate plea for the government to establish a permanent military base in Binduri to safeguard lives and property. This appeal comes amid the recurring conflict between the Kusasi and Mamprusi ethnic groups in the area, which has claimed numerous lives and displaced many. On Sunday evening April 13, 2025, a Police officer was reported killed by unknown assailants in Binduri. This was after another person was killed and burned together with his motorcycle. In order to curb the killings and the attacks, Majeed Bagura is suggesting that a permanent military presence in Binduri would help deter violence and protect civilians. He also urges the government to temporarily reinstate the motor curfew that ...
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Kennedy Agyapong Calls for Peace Amid Rising Tensions in Bawku
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Kennedy Agyapong Calls for Peace Amid Rising Tensions in Bawku

Former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Hon. Kennedy Agyapong, has expressed deep concern over the recent escalation of violence in Bawku and surrounding areas. In a strongly worded statement, he urged all parties involved—particularly the youth—to refrain from violence and embrace peaceful dialogue as the only sustainable path forward. “I am following with deep concern the recent escalation of tensions in Bawku and its surrounding areas,” Agyapong said. “The cycle of violence and reprisals continues to harm innocent lives and disrupt our path to national unity.” The Bawku conflict, which has persisted for years, has seen a worrying resurgence in recent weeks, leading to casualties and widespread insecurity. Agyapong emphasized that while grievances may be deep-rooted, violenc...
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Ghana Police Launch Manhunt After Two Officers Fatally Shot in Upper East Region
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Ghana Police Launch Manhunt After Two Officers Fatally Shot in Upper East Region

The Ghana Police Service has launched a full-scale manhunt to apprehend suspects involved in the fatal shooting of two police officers in the Upper East Region. The tragic incident occurred on the morning of April 13, 2025, at Poyamirea, on the outskirts of Binduri. According to an official press release from the Police Headquarters, the officers—whose names are currently being withheld—were in plain clothes and riding a private motorbike when they were ambushed. They were reportedly travelling from Bongo to Binduri when the assailants attacked, fatally shooting the officers and seizing their motorbike. Preliminary investigations indicate that the officers were not on official duty at the time, but the motive behind the targeted attack remains under investigation. The police have ...
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IGP to Pay Courtesy Call on Bawku Naaba During Official Visit
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IGP to Pay Courtesy Call on Bawku Naaba During Official Visit

As part of efforts to foster peace and strengthen collaboration in the wake of recent unrest, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, will pay a courtesy call on the overlord of Bawku, Zugraan Bawku Naaba Asigri Abugrago Azoka II. The visit, part of an official trip to Bawku by the IGP and a delegation from the National Police Headquarters, aims to deepen cooperation with traditional authorities. The team includes members of the Police Management Board and other technical experts. During the engagement, the IGP will consult with the Bawku Naaba to seek his counsel and support in resolving tensions that led to violence between some youth groups and the police on April 9, 2025. The Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with tra...
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