Bawku has once again been gripped by tragedy following the brutal killing of a 13-year-old boy in the Singnatinga-Possum area of the town.

The victim, identified as Sherif, lost his life while tending to livestock near the old cattle market in the township.

This devastating incident adds to the growing number of fatalities in the region’s prolonged conflict, bringing the total to 42 since October.

Local reports indicate that Sherif was herding animals in what was believed to be a relatively secure area when unidentified attackers ambushed him.

The assailants reportedly killed the boy by breaking his neck before stealing his livestock, leaving the community in shock and sorrow.

While the exact motive for the attack remains unknown, it is suspected to be linked to the ongoing unrest driven by ethnic and territorial disputes in the area.

Sherif’s body was promptly retrieved and taken to Kpalugu, a nearby community, where he was laid to rest in line with Islamic funeral traditions.