Bawku conflict: Eight shot dead on Bolgatanga-Tamale highway
Gunmen have blocked the Bolgatanga-Tamale route near Gbimsi, a village near Walewale, and opened fire, killing eight travelers.
The armed men erected barricades in Gbimsi and Walewale Town on Sunday in order to identify possible targets.
About eight individuals were killed in the fatal incident, which raised serious security concerns. Passengers caught in the barricade were questioned about their identity. Two vehicles were also set on fire.
“I was travelling 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.” A survivor recounted the terrifying ordeal in a report by citinewsroom.com.
The ongoing Bawku Conflict, which has resurfaced following a period of relative calm, is thought to be connected to the attack.
Meanwhile, travelers may expect more protection along the route in the days ahead, according to the Ghana Police Service.
The Ghana Police Service said in a statement that they are trying to handle the security situation along the Bolgatanga-Walewale-Tamale highway, in Bawku, and in the adjacent communities.
In order to maintain security and control traffic, the police and military have a coordinated deployment along the Bolgatanga-Walewale-Tamale route in addition to Bawku and the surrounding area.
“The security agencies would like to once again assure the public that we are committed to maintaining peace, security, law and order in Bawku and its environs.” a statement from the Police said.
