A resident of Sagabo has been shot dead in what is believed to be a reprisal attack, following the shooting of two Level 400 students from Gambaga College of Education on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

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The victim was attacked while tending to his cattle in the Sagabo-Zoogin area of Bawku.

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Earlier that same day, gunmen opened fire on two students in Gambaga township, an incident suspected to be linked to the ongoing Bawku conflict.

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Tensions in Bawku have been high since November 2021, when a dispute over the installation of a parallel chief escalated into violence. The conflict has flared up again since October 2024, claiming the lives of at least 73 people, including women and children.

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