The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has intensified operations in Bawku and its surrounding communities following renewed gunfire and clashes in the area.

In a statement dated Monday [April 21, 2025] and signed by Brigadier General E. Aggrey-Quashie, Director General of Public Relations, the GAF announced that troops had conducted a cordon and search operation at Binduri.

This followed reports of sporadic gunshots near the Binduri Central Market in the early hours of Monday.

A joint team from the 11 Mechanised Battalion and the Joint Task Force, with support from the Police, moved swiftly to the scene.

The area was cordoned off to allow for a thorough search.

“One suspected gunman was arrested and handed over to the Police,” the statement said.

Weapons and items retrieved included an AK-47 rifle, a G3 rifle, an empty M16 magazine, 370 rounds of M16 and AK-47 ammunition, 128 rounds of G3 ammunition, a machete, four fragmentation jackets, a pair of boots, and one helmet.

Later that day, unidentified gunmen were reported to have attempted entering Binduri.

They were intercepted by military personnel on patrol, resulting in an exchange of gunfire. The attackers fled the scene.

According to the GAF, calm has been restored in the area. Troops remain on high alert to respond to any further disturbances.

The Armed Forces said it is working with other security agencies to support peace efforts in Bawku.

It urged residents and the general public to cooperate as steps continue to bring lasting calm to the area.

GHANA ARMED FORCES CONDUCTS CORDON AND SEARCH IN BAWKU 

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), in its efforts to assist the civil authorities to maintain law and order in Bawku and its environs, has intensified operations in response to ongoing clashes and intermittent gunfire in the area.

As part of these efforts, troops have conducted a series of cordon and search operations aimed at restoring calm and enhancing security.

In the early hours of Monday, 21 April 2025, troops deployed at BINDURI heard sporadic gunshots coming from the Binduri Central Market area. Personnel swiftly moved to the location and cordoned off the area. A combined team from the 11 Mechanised Battalion and the Joint Task Force, supported by the Police, proceeded to conduct detailed search operations to identify and apprehend those involved.  

During the operation, one suspected gunman was arrested and handed over to the Police. Items retrieved during the search included one empty M16 rifle magazine, an AK-47 rifle, a G3 rifle, 370 rounds of M16 and AK-47 ammunition, 128 rounds of G3 ammunition, a machete, four fragmentation jackets, a pair of boots, and one helmet. 

Later in the day, some unknown gunmen tried to infiltrate Binduri but military personnel on patrols prevented the infiltration. This led to an exchange of fire between the military and the unknown gunmen who fled the scene.

The situation is currently under control, and troops remain on high alert to respond to any emerging threats.  

The GAF, working closely with other security agencies remains committed to safeguarding the peace and security of BAWKU and urges residents and the general public to support ongoing efforts to restore normalcy.