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Gunmen Attack Bus in Bolgatanga, Leaving Multiple Injured
Ambush on travelers in Upper East Region raises concerns about escalating violence
- Gunmen open fire on travelers in Pusi-Namoo, Bolgatanga, leaving numerous injured
- The attack is believed to be connected to the ongoing tensions in the Bawku area
- The violence is part of broader unrest, with a death toll of 41 since October 2024
A bus traveling from Garu to Kumasi in the Upper East and Ashanti Regions was ambushed by gunmen in Pusi-Namoo, Bolgatanga, late Saturday night, resulting in numerous injuries.
The bus was reported to be travelling from Garu in the Upper East Region to Kumasi in the Ashanti Region when the gunmen ambushed it and opened fire on the travellers.
Around 8:00 PM, the assailants opened fire on passengers, leaving several victims with serious gunshot wounds. They were quickly rushed to the Upper East Regional Hospital in Bolgatanga for treatment.
While the motive remains unclear, the attack is believed to be tied to the ongoing Bawku Conflict.
