A tragic incident has unfolded in Bawku, where a woman and her two children were brutally murdered by gunmen dressed in military uniforms.
The attack occurred in Tensungo, just a stone’s throw away from a military camp in the Bawku township. Although the motive behind the attack is still unclear, it’s believed to be connected to the ongoing chieftaincy conflict in the area, which has been simmering since October 2024.
This latest incident brings the total number of deaths in the area to 45, with the last incident occurring just a few weeks ago on January 25, when a 13-year-old boy was killed in the same spot.
The attack has sent shockwaves through the community, with tensions running high after a brief period of relative calm. Assemblymember for the Tensungo Electoral Area, Mohammed Saani, confirmed the incident to Citi News, revealing that the bodies had been taken to the morgue after a doctor’s confirmation.
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According to Saani, the gunman struck around 2 a.m., entering a house and killing the woman and her two children. The family alleged that the gunman was wearing a military uniform, and they feared he would return to commit more atrocities.
This devastating incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of the community, with many calling for increased measures to prevent such attacks in the future ¹ ² ³.
