Tragedy struck as three individuals lost their lives, and nine others sustained injuries in an indiscriminate gunfire attack on a Yutong bus with the registration number BA 860-21.

The incident unfolded during the bus's journey to Zuarungu in the Bolgatanga East District of the Upper East Region.

The victims included two women, one estimated to be in her 30s, and a young man. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Charles Sampah, the Police Commander at the Bolgatanga East District Police Station, confirmed the incident, revealing that the Yutong bus, carrying passengers from Garu in the Garu district, was attacked by three unidentified armed men upon reaching Kongo in the Nabdam district.

DSP Sampah explained that the armed assailants emerged from the bushes and opened fire on the bus near Kong, where speed bumps were present.

Despite the attack, the driver bravely continued to the Zuarungu Customs barrier, where he promptly informed officers about the incident. The officers then relayed the information to the police.

Due to injuries sustained by passengers, the driver rushed to the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital for medical assistance. The regional CID was informed about the situation.

DSP Sampah suggested a potential connection to the Bawku conflict based on ongoing investigations. He assured that the police are diligently working to apprehend the perpetrators.

Earlier, the Regional Police Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Police David Fianko-Okyere, indicated that more detailed information would be provided by the Police in charge at the Zuarungu district as the investigation progressed.