A final-year student of Gambaga College of Education in the North East Region has been shot dead in what authorities suspect may be linked to the ongoing violence in Bawku.

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The student’s lifeless body was discovered outside the school’s perimeter fence with suspected gunshot wounds, prompting an immediate response from both school authorities and security agencies.

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Following the incident, academic activities at the college have been suspended as students and staff come to terms with the tragedy.

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While the motive behind the attack remains unclear, sources suggest the killing could be connected to the prolonged tensions in Bawku, which have resulted in sporadic outbreaks of violence in recent months.

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The police have been notified and have begun investigations into the incident. Meanwhile, the Chief of Gambaga has summoned the Principal of the college for discussions on the matter.

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Authorities are urging calm as efforts are made to unravel the circumstances surrounding the killing and ensure the safety of students on campus.

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