Gunmen launched a deadly attack on travelers at Wulugu in the North East Region, killing three passengers and setting their bus ablaze.
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The victims were part of a group traveling from Kumasi to Garu when their bus broke down near Wulugu.
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While the driver went to Walewale to get spare parts, armed assailants stormed the location, torched the vehicle, and executed three passengers.
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Upon receiving an emergency call, police officers arrived to find the lifeless bodies of three young men, estimated to be in their 20s.
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Two were discovered lying in a pool of blood by the roadside, while the third was found roughly 200 meters away.
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The bodies have been transported to the Bolgatanga Hospital morgue for autopsy and preservation as authorities work to identify their next of kin.
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Two of the victims have been confirmed as Frafras, while the third, an Ashanti man, was traveling to Bolgatanga.
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According to eyewitnesses, the sound of gunfire sent passengers fleeing towards Wulugu, but the attackers chased some of them down, leading to the casualties.
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At the crime scene, police recovered four spent shells, believed to be from AK-47 rifles. Security personnel have since secured the area and ensured the safety of those who sought refuge in nearby homes.
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Although the motive for the attack is still unclear, reports suggest it may be linked to the ongoing Bawku conflict, which has resulted in 49 deaths since October 2024.
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