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Buipewura’s warrior killed by unidentified assailants – Report

Killed A.png The deceased reportedly sustained multiple cutlass wounds to his head

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 Source: www.ghanaweb.com

A traditional warrior of Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor II, the Paramount Chief of the Buipe Traditional Area and Vice President of the National House of Chiefs, has been murdered by unidentified assailants in a cutlass attack at Iddrisu-Kura, near Old Buipe, in the Central Gonja District of the Savannah Region.

According to a 3news.com report, the deceased, identified as Ewura Kuntala, popularly known as "Commando", reportedly sustained multiple cutlass wounds to his head, back, arms and legs during the attack near Lito, a farming community outside Old Buipe.

According to the Central Gonja District Police Command, officers who visited the scene recovered the victim's motorbike. His body was subsequently transported to the morgue at Buipe District Government Hospital for preservation.

The killing has thrown residents of Buipe and surrounding farming communities into shock and fear, as police intensify investigations to establish the motive behind the attack and identify those responsible.

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As of Tuesday afternoon, November 10, no arrests had been announced in connection with the incident.

Kuntala served under Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor II, who ascended the Buipe skin in 2008.

The Paramount Chief is a retired Assistant Superintendent of Police and also serves as Vice President of the National House of Chiefs.

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Source: www.ghanaweb.com