Sad news from Bawku: 13-year-old boy murdered in cold blood
Sad news from Bawku: 13-year-old boy murdered in cold blood
Tragedy has struck the town of Bawku once again, as a 13-year-old boy named Sherif was brutally killed while tending to his livestock near the old cattle market.
The incident occurred in the Singnatinga-Possum enclave, an area that has been plagued by violence and conflict. According to eyewitnesses, Sherif was attacked by unknown assailants who snapped his neck and stole his animals.
The motive behind the attack is still unknown, but it is believed to be linked to the ongoing territorial and ethnic disputes that have been ravaging the area.
This senseless killing brings the total number of reported deaths in Bawku to 42 since October, and has left the community in a state of shock and mourning.
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The attack is a grim reminder of the prolonged conflict that has been affecting the area, and the need for urgent action to be taken to restore peace and stability