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Bawku Unrest: One Person Shot Dead During A Cargo Truck Inspection
In Bawku, tension has blown up once again, following a disagreement during a cargo truck inspection that resulted in the tragic death of one person.
According to reports, the incident started when police officers stopped a cargo truck driver for a routine check. The officers reportedly asked the driver to remain at the police post for security reasons while they carried out the inspection.
However, the situation took a turn for the worse when the driver was left waiting for two days without any clear update. Frustrated and eager to continue his journey, the driver began demanding that the inspection be completed quickly.
Things became more heated when the police reportedly invited people from the Kusasi faction to help with the inspection.
This move sparked anger from the truck driver, who is believed to be from the Mamprusi group. The Kusasi and Mamprusi groups have a long history of tension in the Bawku area.
What started as a verbal disagreement soon turned violent. leading to an exchange of gunfire between the opposing sides, and sadly, one person from the Mamprusi side lost their life in the chaos.
The following has left many residents in fear as they worry about more violence escalated in the already troubled town.
Bawku has experienced several clashes in recent years due to deep-rooted ethnic conflicts, and this latest incident has added to growing concerns about security in the area.
So far, the police have not released an official statement about the shooting or confirmed the identity of the deceased. Security forces have been deployed in parts of Bawku to prevent further clashes.
Meanwhile, peace advocates and concerned citizens are calling on the government and local leaders to step in quickly and calm tensions before the situation worsens.
This tragic incident is a painful reminder of how fragile peace in Bawku remains. A routine security check turned deadly because of mistrust and poor handling, and now yet another family is left in mourning.
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One person has been shot dead in Bawku following a conflict that arose during a cargo truck inspection.
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According to reports, police officers stopped a truck driver for a routine check and kept him at their post for security reasons. However, the driver was left waiting for two… pic.twitter.com/j4bMxYGuwW
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