Gunmen assault on a bus traveling from Bawku to Bolgatanga has resulted in one fatality and left five individuals in critical condition.
The attack occurred while the bus was under military escort, but the assailants managed to ambush the vehicle.
Fortunately, the military personnel accompanying the bus were able to respond swiftly, preventing additional casualties.
The injured passengers were promptly transported to the Upper East Regional Hospital in Bolgatanga for emergency medical care.
Authorities are still investigating the motive behind the attack, although it is believed to be connected to the ongoing chieftaincy disputes in the Bawku region.
This incident marks a concerning escalation in violence, as the Bawku area had experienced a brief period of calm lasting approximately two weeks.
Prior to this, a violent episode saw gunmen in military attire invade a home, resulting in the deaths of a woman and her two children.
With this latest attack, the death toll in the region has risen to 46 since the resurgence of conflict in October 2024.
