Bawku conflict: Gunmen attack drinking spot in Binduri, leaving three dead; three injured

Some unknown gunmen launched a deadly attack on a local drinking spot in Binduri Down, a suburb of the Binduri District in the Upper East Region, on the night of Sunday, March 23.

The assailants, who arrived on a motorbike, opened fire on patrons before speeding away. The attack left six people shot, three of whom were confirmed dead. The remaining victims are receiving treatment at the Bawku Presbyterian Hospital.

While the motive remains unclear, sources suggest a possible link to a recent shooting in Atuba, a nearby community, where two people were killed. That incident is believed to be connected to the ongoing Bawku conflict.

Since ethnic clashes between the Kusasis and Mamprusis reignited over chieftaincy disputes in October 2024, an estimated 79 people have lost their lives. Authorities are yet to make any arrests as investigations continue.