President John Mahama has addressed the military’s concerns following the killing of a soldier in Bawku, acknowledging their frustration while urging them to remain composed and rely on intelligence efforts to ensure justice is served.

“I understand the righteous anger at the loss of a colleague serviceman, but we must exercise restraint and use effective intelligence gathering to identify and bring the culprits to justice,” he stated.

Condemning the incident, Mahama described the attack as an unacceptable act against military personnel tasked with protecting lives and property in the region.

During his ‘Thank You Tour’ in the Upper East Region on Thursday, March 20, he also expressed disapproval of reports that some military personnel had responded with force, resulting in injuries to civilians.

“I wish to take this opportunity to condemn the killing of a member of the Ghana Army recently in Bawku.

“The members of the Ghana Armed Forces in the conflict zone are peacekeepers who have been sent there to protect life, limb, and property. It is unacceptable for them to become targets of a conflict to which they are not a party,” he emphasized.

Mahama reassured the people of the Upper East Region of his government’s dedication to equitable development, ensuring that all parts of the country receive their fair share of progress.

“The Upper East Region, like every other part of Ghana, deserves its fair share of development—not as a favour, but as my government’s actionable commitment to ensuring no Ghanaian is left behind,” he affirmed.