An unidentified shooter in Bawku killed a military commander.

According to reports, an officer in the Ghanaian military was shot dead after being brutally attacked in Bawku, Upper East Region, by unidentified armed individuals.

Social media users have shared reports of the cop, who was reportedly a warrant officer, being shot dead, causing the story to become viral. According to reports, the gunmen shot him dead while he was on foot.

Following a string of fatal attacks in recent weeks, tensions in the unstable Bawku enclave have increased. Men wearing military uniforms are accused of killing a lady and her two daughters at their house in February.

Since then, there has been tension between some people and the military, with some even demanding that soldiers leave the unstable town.

Tensions have increased as a result of the most recent soldier's death, raising concerns that the military may respond by conducting an operation to find the killers.

Following its pledge to put a stop to the violence, locals and worried citizens have voiced their frustration and urged the government to take decisive action via social media comments.