Gunmen launched an assault on a bus en route from Bawku to Bolgatanga, claiming one life and leaving five others in critical condition.

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Despite military personnel escorting the vehicle, the attackers ambushed the bus, but security forces managed to prevent further casualties.

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The wounded passengers were swiftly transported to the Upper East Regional Hospital in Bolgatanga for emergency treatment.

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While the attackers’ motives remain uncertain, the assault is believed to be connected to the ongoing chieftaincy dispute in Bawku.

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This attack follows a recent incident in which armed assailants, disguised in military uniforms, invaded a residence and gunned down a woman along with her two children.

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After a brief period of calm, hostilities have reignited, bringing the total number of fatalities in the conflict to 46 since its resurgence in October 2024.

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Terrified residents are calling for heightened security measures to curb the violence and restore stability in the area.

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