The Ghana Police Service has launched a search for unidentified suspects involved in a fatal shooting in Bawku located in the Upper East Region. A Citi Newsroom report indicates that the attack resulted in the death of two individuals on Wednesday evening. Security personnel have been deployed to the area to prevent further violence and to secure the community.
According to the Upper East Regional Police Command as reported by GhanaWeb, the gunmen fled the scene immediately after the incident. Official statements from security agencies suggest that the motive behind the attack remains under investigation while patrols have been intensified within the township. Residents have been urged by local authorities to remain vigilant and provide any information that could lead to the arrest of the perpetrators.
The Bawku Municipal Security Council stated in a Graphic Online report that additional military and police reinforcements arrived to maintain the peace. The council noted that while the situation is currently under control, the tension remains high due to the nature of the ambush. Officials confirmed that the bodies of the deceased have been moved to a local morgue for autopsy and identification.
A report from the Ghana News Agency notes that this incident occurred despite a long standing curfew and heavy security presence aimed at curbing unrest in the region. The police have not yet named any specific suspects but told Citi Newsroom that they are following credible leads. Investigators are currently examining the scene for forensic evidence to assist in identifying the weapons used during the fatal shooting.