Another sporadic shooting in Bawku, Upper East region, has claimed the life of an individual and left five others injured.

The unfortunate incident occurred around Zongo near the Bawku Police Station at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, according to police sources.

The motive behind the recent shooting remains unclear but the Police are investigating the matter to bring the perpetrators to book.

The deceased has been identified as 60-year-old Musah Seidu, who suffered a fatal chest injury from gunfire. Among those injured are Firdaus Abdulai (17), Sumaila Munira (38), Amidu Bugri (40), Bukari Seidu (50), and Kamal Sadat (19).

Firdaus and Munira are currently receiving medical attention at the Vineyard Hospital, while the remaining three are being treated at the Presbyterian Hospital.

Meanwhile, Musah's remains have been released to the family and laid to rest per Islamic traditions. Security in the area has also been heightened following the recent attack which has caused widespread fear.

This is the first attack in Bawku reported to the media this year. In November 2023, two people were shot dead. Abdul Rahman Razak, 43 and Haruna Iddrisu, 31, the bus driver and bus conductor respectively, were pronounced dead upon arrival at the Presbyterian Hospital in Bawku.

In April of that same year, an immigration officer was shot dead. Two other colleagues sustained injuries. The three immigration officers were driving from Bawku to Missiga when their vehicle was shot at by unknown gunmen, resulting in the death of 42-year-old Philip Motey.

The insecurity in Bawku continues to worsen despite the tightening of security by the deployment of police officers to the area.