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IGP Leads Delegation to Bawku After Violent Incident Claims Life
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IGP Leads Delegation to Bawku After Violent Incident Claims Life

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has led a high-powered delegation to Bawku following a violent clash between some youth and the police that left one person dead and several others injured. The delegation, which includes officers from operations, investigations, and intelligence units, is in the Upper East town to gain first-hand insight into the security situation and to assess the needs on the ground. The violence, which erupted on April 9, 2025, resulted in the tragic death of Fuseini Iddrisu. Five others, including a police officer and an immigration officer, sustained gunshot wounds and are currently receiving medical treatment. In the aftermath of the clash, two police vehicles and a rented police accommodation at Binduri were damaged. Addi...
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Shooting Incident in Binduri Leaves Several Injured, Heightens Tensions in Township
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Shooting Incident in Binduri Leaves Several Injured, Heightens Tensions in Township

A shooting incident in Binduri Township in the Upper East Region has left several people injured, sparking fear and heightening tensions in the already volatile area. According to local sources, the incident occurred late Sunday evening, when unknown gunmen opened fire in a section of the town. Though details remain unclear, multiple residents are reported to have sustained injuries, with some receiving treatment at nearby health facilities. The identities of the assailants and the motive behind the attack are yet to be confirmed. The violence has prompted swift action from national and regional security agencies. In response, the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Binduri and its surrounding communities. The curfew, which t...
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One soldier dead, six others injured in military vehicle crash near Zebilla  
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One soldier dead, six others injured in military vehicle crash near Zebilla  

One soldier has died while six others sustained varying degrees of injuries, after a fatal road crash at Saka near Zebilla in the Bawku West District of the Upper East Region.  The incident which involved a Ghana Armed Forces light-armoured vehicle is said to have occurred around 1600 hours on Saturday, February 22, 2025.  Eyewitness account to the Ghana News Agency, indicated that the vehicle was moving from the direction of Bawku towards Bolgatanga at top speed, when one of its tyres suddenly detached from it, causing the driver to lose control, leading to the accident.   The identities of the deceased and the other officers are yet to be made known, however the injured soldiers were rushed to the Zebilla government hospital for treatment and later airlifted to Ac...
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Peace in Bawku, healthcare top priorities of Upper East Regional designate
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Peace in Bawku, healthcare top priorities of Upper East Regional designate

Mr Donatus Atanga Akamugri, the Upper East Regional Minister-designate, has outlined four key priority areas he is determined to pursue and leave as legacy at the end of his tenure. Helping to bring permanent peace to Bawku, ensuring the completion and operationalisation of the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam, the Upper East Regional Airport and the Agenda 111 would be his top priorities to improve the lot of the region. Mr Akamugri made these commitments when he faced Parliament’s Appointment Committee in Accra during his vetting on Monday. He explained that the protracted Bawku chieftaincy conflict had not only led to the lost of many lives and property, but also a major setback to the region’s progress. Currently, more than 40 people have lost their lives to the conflict since it o...
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Government must take bold step to restore peace in Bawku – Overlord of Kusaug 
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Government must take bold step to restore peace in Bawku – Overlord of Kusaug 

Zugraan Naba  Asigri Abugrago Azoka II, the overlord of the Kusaug Traditional area in the Upper East Region, has urged the government to take bold steps backed by law to restore lasting peace to Bawku.   He said the government needed to punish  erpetrators of the violence in the area to ensure peace and to prevent further loss of lives and destruction of property for socioeconomic development.  He made the remarks when he addressed celebrants at this year's Samanpiid festival in Bawku.  The celebration also marked the 40th anniversary of Naba Azoka II as the Overlord of  Kusaug Traditional Area in Bawku held on the theme: "40 years of selfless leadership, consolidating the peace, unity, and development of Kusaug".   The Samanpiid festival, which m...
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