A field commander of the Ghana Army has been shot dead by armed bandits in Bawku, marking a troubling escalation in the conflict-ridden area.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with many expressing outrage and frustration on social media.
According to reports, the military commander was attacked by armed men in Bawku, an area that has been plagued by violence in recent time.
The Ghana Armed Forces has deployed soldiers to the area to restore calm, but their presence has been met with resistance from armed groups.
The military has denied allegations that they had killed three innocent Kusasi youth, instead claiming that the individuals were assailants who had fired on troops.
The conflict in Bawku has deep roots, with a long-standing dispute between the Kusasi and Mamprusi ethnic groups over land and chieftaincy.
The situation has been further compounded by the involvement of external actors, including politicians and security personnel.
In a recent development, the government has been accused of taking a biased approach to the conflict, with some alleging that they are supporting one side over the other.
The Kusaug Traditional Council has publicly questioned the government’s handling of the situation, accusing them of failing to apply the law impartially.
