Ghana military convoy attack kills three civilians, seven assailants
A military convoy in Ghana was attacked while escorting civilians, resulting in the deaths of three civilians and injuries to one. The attack occurred in the northern town of Binduri, where ongoing ethnic violence has claimed over 300 lives since 2021. In response to the assault, the military killed seven assailants and made several arrests while recovering weapons from the scene.
- ▪The military convoy was escorting 140 civilians when it came under fire.
- ▪Three civilians were killed and one was injured in the attack.
- ▪The violence in the region is linked to a dispute between the Mamprusi and Kusasi ethnic groups.
- ▪The military responded by killing seven assailants and arresting ten suspects.
- ▪Weapons were recovered from a suspect who fled to a mosque.
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Ghana military convoy attack kills three civilians, seven assailantsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished Apr 28, 2026, 04:33 PMUpdated Apr 28, 2026, 04:37 PMListenACCRA, April 28 - A Ghanaian military convoy protecting 140 civilians came under fire in the northern town of Binduri on Monday, resulting in the death of three of the people being escorted and one injury, the armed forces said.• The convoy was travelling in Ghana's Upper East Region from Bawku towards Bolga when unidentified assailants opened fire on it multiple times, the armed forces said in a statement.• The town of Bawku has been gripped by violence rooted in a protracted dispute between the Mamprusi and Kusasi ethnic groups over who can appoint a chief for the area.• The cycle of violence has…
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