The District Chief Executive for the Binduri local assembly, Ayinga Abagre Yakubu, has emphasized the challenge of directly linking the recent killings in the district to the ongoing conflict in Bawku.

During an interview with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Eyewitness News on Citi FM, Mr. Yakubu explained that the location of the attack, which occurred on the way from Bawku to a market in Binduri, makes it complex to immediately establish a connection to the prolonged Bawku conflict.

He stressed the importance of a thorough investigation to ascertain the facts surrounding the incident.

"It is difficult to connect it to the Bawku conflict, and we can’t also rule it out. That is why it is important for an investigation to be conducted for us to establish the facts about the killings," Mr. Yakubu stated.

He revealed that the traders' vehicle was ambushed on the outskirts of the town, and due to the ensuing chaos, those who escaped the attack are currently in hiding.

This has made it challenging to gather information about the specifics of the incident.

"The people were not yet at the market, and the vehicle was ambushed on its way from Bawku to Binduri, resulting in the killing. Some of them escaped, some were injured and are responding to treatment, and some have also been referred to the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital," he explained.

Mr. Yakubu highlighted the rural nature of the market where traders buy goods to sell in Bawku, making it difficult to reach those who escaped.

The police are actively investigating to locate and gather information from them.