A new wave of violence linked to the protracted Bawku conflict has rocked the Binduri District of the Upper East Region, where the Chief of Sarabogo, Naba Abugri Ayande, and his wife were gunned down in a brutal attack on their palace.
According to reports, the couple was killed by unknown assailants in a targeted assault that also left two other individuals critically injured. The shocking incident has intensified fear and anger within the local community, raising renewed concerns over the effectiveness of the current security deployment in the area.
The tragedy occurred just hours after a police escort vehicle—reportedly accompanying individuals believed to be of Mamprusi origin—was involved in an accident near the Binduri police checkpoint. The coincidence has further heightened tensions and fueled suspicions of a broader security failure.
Public Outcry and Youth Ultimatum
In an interview with GHOne News reporter Iddrisu Kassim, youth in Binduri voiced strong disapproval of the security arrangements in the district, accusing the personnel stationed there of being ineffective and failing to protect lives.
They have issued an ultimatum to the Member of Parliament for Binduri, Lawyer Issifu Mahmoud, demanding the immediate withdrawal of the security presence from the area. The youth have warned that should their demands go unmet, the MP will no longer be welcome in the constituency.
The community’s growing frustration stems from a series of violent incidents in recent weeks, which many believe could have been prevented through stronger and more neutral security intervention.
Call for Action
As the death toll in the Bawku conflict and its spillover continues to rise, residents are calling on the government and local leaders to take decisive action. The demand is not just for more boots on the ground, but for effective and trusted security operations that prioritize the safety of civilians.
This latest attack marks yet another tragic chapter in a conflict that has persisted for years, leaving many families devastated and entire communities living in fear.
By Peter Quao Adattor
