Gunmen launched an assault on a bus en route from Bawku to Bolgatanga, claiming one life and leaving five others in critical condition.

Despite military personnel escorting the vehicle, the attackers ambushed the bus, but security forces managed to prevent further casualties.

The wounded passengers were swiftly transported to the Upper East Regional Hospital in Bolgatanga for emergency treatment.

While the attackers’ motives remain uncertain, the assault is believed to be connected to the ongoing chieftaincy dispute in Bawku.

This attack follows a recent incident in which armed assailants, disguised in military uniforms, invaded a residence and gunned down a woman along with her two children.

After a brief period of calm, hostilities have reignited, bringing the total number of fatalities in the conflict to 46 since its resurgence in October 2024.

Terrified residents are calling for heightened security measures to curb the violence and restore stability in the area.