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Bazua Bus Ambush: Gunmen Kill One, Injure Five in Upper East Attack
Escalating Bawku Conflict Sparks Fresh Violence, Bringing Death Toll to 46 Since October 2024
- Gunmen ambushed a bus traveling from Bawku to Bolgatanga, killing one and injuring five
- The attack occurred despite the bus being under military escort
- Linked to the Bawku conflict, the death toll now stands at 46 since October 2024
Gunmen ambushed a bus traveling from Bawku to Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region, leaving one person dead and five others critically injured. The attack occurred despite the bus being under military escort.
The victims were rushed to the Upper East Regional Hospital in Bolgatanga for urgent medical care.
While the exact motive remains unclear, the assault has been linked to the ongoing Bawku conflict, a crisis that has seen a resurgence since October 2024.
This incident brings the death toll to 46 in the wake of the renewed violence, sparking fresh concerns about security in the area.
