Security services working to bring the situation in Bawku and it's environs under control - Police

The Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces have assured the general public that they are working to bring the security situation in Bawku, its surrounding areas, and along the Bolgatanga - Walewale - Tamale highway, under control.

A terse statement issued by the Police said "Aside the Police and Military deployment in Bawku and its environs, there is also a joint Police and Military deployment along the Bolgatanga-Walewale-Tamale highway to ensure security and manage vehicular traffic."

"The security agencies would like to once again assure the public that we are committed to maintaining peace, security, law and order in Bawku and its environs," the statement ended.

Reports say two people have been killed, and several others injured in renewed violence in Bawku following a chieftaincy-related clash.

The longstanding chieftaincy conflict, which had recently appeared to calm, escalated after the return of a rival chief to the area.

Alhaji Seidu Abagre, who had been in exile since his installation in February 2023 in Nalerigu, returned to Bawku after a Kumasi High Court quashed his arrest warrant on October 17, 2024.

When he returned, tensions increased, rekindling the argument and leading to gunfights on Saturday night, October 26.

Two people were killed in the tragedy, and many more were injured.

KA

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