Bawku Conflict: Death Toll Rises to 22 after Killing of Beggar
A man in his early 60s died after he was caught up in a crossfire between the feuding factions in the conflict at Mazema in Bawku in the Upper East Region
The number of people killed in the renewal of the tensions in the town has now climbed to 22.
The man identified as OB, according to a report by CNR, is a beggar.
Renewed Clash
The government on October 28 announced an indefinite 12-hour curfew on Bawku from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM in accordance with the Public Order Act, 1994 (Act 491) following the renewal of the tensions between the factions over the weekend.
On October 27, reports indicated that eight people were killed when the Bolgatanga-Tamale highway was blocked by gunmen who opened fire on oncoming vehicles.
It followed the October 26 night’s gun battle that claimed two lives and maimed numerous others.
This was stoked by the return of Mr Seidu Abagre- who was allegedly illegally enskinned as Bawku Naba in February 2023- to the town on October 24 after an arrest warrant was issued against him was subsequently quashed by the Court of Appeal in Kumasi.
According to a statement issued by the Deputy Minister of Interior, Hon Naana Eyiah, on October 28, 2024, the continuous presence of Mr Seidu Abagre in Bawku poses a substantial threat to public safety and security.
Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini
