Tag Archives: Bawku

Samuel Nartey George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations has ordered the immediate shutdown of Gumah FM in Bawku following urgent national security concerns raised by the Upper East Regional Security Council (REGSEC). During an emergency meeting held on February 11, 2025, REGSEC extensively reviewed recent security developments in …

A tragic accident has claimed the life of one military officer from the 11 Mechanised Battalion in Bawku, while five others are in critical condition. The incident occurred around Binduri in the Upper East Region. According to eyewitness accounts, the military vehicle, with registration number 15 GA 04, was traveling …

The Ghana Police Service has disclosed that it has thoroughly investigated and dismissed reports of alleged militia training in Bawku, Upper East Region. According to the Police, the claims circulating in recent publications are entirely baseless. In a brief statement, the Police reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace and security …

The Ministry of National Security has criticised the Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, for his recent comments on the budget allocation to address the conflict in Bawku, and his doubts that it is being applied as desired. The Ministry said that Mr Ayariga’s statements could potentially reignite …

Former President John Mahama says he is saddened by the news of the death of three people in Bawku amid a rise in tensions. This comes after the Ghana Armed Forces revealed that the men engaged in a gunfight with their troops leading to the death of the three while …

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has refuted accusations of involvement in the recent deaths of three individuals in Sabongari, Bawku. This follows the January 12th killing of Issah Halidu, a 40-year-old Mamprusi man, which sparked escalating violence in the area. While acknowledging the rising tensions and tragic loss of life, …

The National Chairman for Bissa Development Association ( BDA), Alhaji Shaibu Musah Gutare has appealed to the President of Ghana, His Excellency, Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo to find lasting peace to Bawku and it’s surrounding communities. He added that  maintaining the military in Bawku to keep peace is a …

Over 500 soldiers are expected to be deployed to Bawku in the Upper East Region to help deal with rising insecurity in the region.   The decision to deploy armed men was taken after a delegation, comprising National Security Coordinator, Edward Asomani; Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, Chief of the Army …

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ningo Prampram, Sam Nartey George, has criticised the security apparatus of the nation, particularly the Ghana Armed Forces, for failing to find a solution to the violent clashes in Bawku. Speaking in a TV3 interview on Wednesday, April 5, 2023,  Sam George said that …

One thousand Special Forces personnel have been dispatched to Bawku in the Upper East Region, where three immigration officers were shot at, one of whom died while trying to get food in front of a police station. The presence of the Special Forces is intended to increase security while also …