The Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have assured the public that efforts are underway to stabilize the security situation in Bawku and its surrounding areas, as well as along the Bolgatanga - Walewale - Tamale highway.

In addition to Police and Military deployments in Bawku, a joint force is actively patrolling the Bolgatanga-Walewale-Tamale highway to ensure security and manage traffic.

This comes after eight travellers were killed by armed gunmen who attacked the Bolgatanga-Tamale highway near Gbimsi, a community close to Walewale. The attackers, who set up roadblocks in Gbimsi and Walewale, targeted vehicles, questioning passengers to identify specific individuals. Two vehicles were set ablaze during the incident.

A survivor described the harrowing experience: “I was traveling from Sunyani to Paga. Upon reaching Walewale, people had mounted roadblocks and were searching for individuals to kill. The incident lasted for more than an hour, yet security did not respond.”

The attack is believed to be connected to the ongoing conflict in Bawku, which has recently flared up after a period of calm, raising concerns about the region’s safety. The security agencies have reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace, security, law, and order in the affected areas.