Bus under military escort attacked in Binduri, one killed by speeding vehicle
A bus traveling from Bawku to Bolgatanga under military escort was ambushed by unidentified gunmen in the Binduri district on Monday afternoon. The attack occurred at Bazua, and while it is unclear if there were any direct casualties, the subsequent chaos resulted in a tragic accident. A man was fatally struck by a speeding military patrol vehicle that was rushing to the scene as backup.
The incident is the latest in a series of violent events to plague the Upper East region. Just a day earlier, a woman and her two young daughters were killed in a separate attack in the early hours of Sunday at Tensungo, a suburb of Bawku. The rising tensions in the region have sparked concerns that the volatile town of Bawku may be on the brink of renewed violence.
The attack on the bus and the subsequent accident have raised fears about the safety and security of residents in the region. The military escort that was accompanying the bus was intended to provide protection, but the fact that the bus was still attacked highlights the ongoing risks and challenges faced by travelers in the area.
The Upper East region has experienced periodic outbreaks of violence in recent years, and the latest incidents have raised concerns that the situation may be escalating. The authorities have been working to maintain peace and stability in the region, but the recent attacks suggest that more needs to be done to address the underlying causes of the violence and to protect the safety and security of residents.
As the investigation into the attack on the bus and the accident continues, residents in the region are bracing themselves for potential further violence. The government and security agencies are under pressure to take decisive action to restore peace and stability to the region and to prevent further loss of life.
