Bawku: 7 Feared Dead, Injured Soldiers Airlifted To Hospital

Bawku on map

3 military soldiers were taken to Accra’s 37 Military Hospital after being involved in a gunfight with inhabitants of Buabula, a neighborhood of Bawku in the Upper East Region.

Many are claimed to be badly injured, and seven others are presumed dead as a result of the crossfire on Wednesday morning.

The reason of the tragedy is unknown, although many believe it was sparked by the killing of a military commander during recent unrest in the unstable area.

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As a result, the army allegedly assaulted the town Wednesday morning and burnt down many houses.

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The reason of the tragedy is unknown, although many believe it was sparked by the killing of a military commander during recent unrest in the unstable area.

A significant number of inhabitants are claimed to have fled to neighboring large communities such as Pusiga, Garu, Tempane, and Binduri.

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