Armed assault targets Ghanaian military vehicles, leaves three non-combatants dead

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John Mahama

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A military-escorted civilian convoy in northern Ghana was attacked on Monday, leaving three civilians dead and one injured, the Ghana Armed Forces said.

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The convoy, transporting about 140 civilians from Bawku to Bolgatanga, came under gunfire at Binduri from unidentified assailants, according to a statement.

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The military said it repelled the attack, killing seven of the attackers. Security forces later recovered a locally made weapon, a G3 rifle, and ammunition from one suspect who attempted to flee.

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Ten other suspects have been arrested and are assisting with investigations, the statement added.

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The Ghana Armed Forces cautioned the public against interfering with ongoing security operations and expressed condolences to the families of the victims.

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The latest violence adds to a long-running conflict in and around Bawku, where tensions, often tied to chieftaincy disputes between the Kusasi and Mamprusi groups, date back decades and have periodically flared into deadly clashes.

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The area has seen cycles of reprisals, curfews, and heavy security deployments by the Ghana Armed Forces and police, with attacks on civilians, traders, and security personnel disrupting cross-border trade and daily life.

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Despite mediation efforts by successive governments and traditional authorities, the dispute remains unresolved, making the region one of Ghana’s most persistent security flashpoints.

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AFP

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