Two separate armed attacks in the Bono East and Northern regions have resulted in the killing of four people, leading to the deployment of special units to the areas to track down the suspects.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, sent the special units after the Saturday, May 2, 2026 incidents that also injured several others.
According to the Police, the first attack had some armed men storming a fuel station at Sampa near Jato Zongo in the Atebubu district of the Bono East region. The assailants shot and killed two people, injured others, and made away with cash from the attendant.
On that same day, a separate incident had some gunmen ambushing a passenger bus near Nasia on the Bolgatanga – Tamale highway in the Northern region. The attackers opened fire on the vehicle, killing two passengers on the spot and leaving several others with gunshot wounds.
The IGP, Mr. Yohuno, following the incident, directed personnel from the Police Intelligence Directorate Headquarters and the Anti-Armed Robbery Unit to move into the affected regions to support ongoing operations and lead a manhunt for the perpetrators.
Meanwhile, police have assured that security has been reinforced in the affected areas with armed patrols intensified to prevent further attacks.
Authorities have assured the public that those responsible will be arrested and brought to justice.
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