Bawku conflict: Death toll rises to 54, bus burnt in Walewale
Two passengers were killed, and a bus was completely destroyed in a deadly attack on travelers in Walewale.
The bus, which was traveling from Kumasi to Garu, was ambushed by gunmen after it made a stop in front of the ADB Bank in Walewale.
The attack is believed to be connected to the ongoing Chieftaincy conflict in Bawku. This incident follows a similar attack on February 11, 2025, when three passengers were killed and their bus set ablaze near Wulugu on the Bolgatanga-Tamale highway.
In a related development, three more individuals were killed in a gun battle in Bawku on February 12, further intensifying tensions in the region.