Residents living in the environs of Kusasi and Mamprusi in Bawku in the Upper East Region have been thrown into a state of shock following a resurgence of ethnic unrest between these two towns.

A shootout between members of these towns on Sunday, December 18, has led to the death of two more individuals.

Giving a breakdown, the public relations officer for the Upper East Regional Police,ASP David Fianko-Okyere, stated that five people were killed in the intermittent gunfire that followed the reported murder of an elderly man at Sing-Naatin on Saturday, December 17, 2022.

On Sunday, December 18, 2022, two more people died as a consequence of gunfire, bringing the total death toll to seven.

The Quality medical centre in Garu is now providing care for a young guy in his 20s who sustained an injury during the clash.

The cause of last night's disturbances is currently unknown.

According to Mr. Fianko, his organization was unable to disclose specifics on last night's event because it lacked sufficient information.

However, the police have begun an investigation into the unfortunate incident to ascertain the cause of the clash and bring the orchestrators of the violence to book

Meanwhile, the Police Service has advised residents to stay indoors.

Source: The Independent Ghana