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.

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

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

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.