Gunmen launched a deadly attack on travelers at Wulugu in the North East Region, killing three passengers and setting their bus ablaze.

The victims were part of a group traveling from Kumasi to Garu when their bus broke down near Wulugu.

While the driver went to Walewale to get spare parts, armed assailants stormed the location, torched the vehicle, and executed three passengers.

Upon receiving an emergency call, police officers arrived to find the lifeless bodies of three young men, estimated to be in their 20s.

Two were discovered lying in a pool of blood by the roadside, while the third was found roughly 200 meters away.

The bodies have been transported to the Bolgatanga Hospital morgue for autopsy and preservation as authorities work to identify their next of kin.

Two of the victims have been confirmed as Frafras, while the third, an Ashanti man, was traveling to Bolgatanga.

According to eyewitnesses, the sound of gunfire sent passengers fleeing towards Wulugu, but the attackers chased some of them down, leading to the casualties.

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.

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.