In a Facebook message, the President expressed regret at the deaths of three persons in Bawku, amid rising tensions.
Following a reported gunfight between armed men and Ghana Armed Forces personnel, three people were killed, while one escaped.
In his Facebook statement, the former President acknowledged the military’s challenges in maintaining peace in Bawku.
Despite these obstacles, Mahama emphasised the significance of a collaborative effort, adding that “the military must work hand in hand with the police to provide safety and security in the Bawku municipality and across the nation.”
Below is the full post by former President Mahama
I am deeply saddened and disturbed by recent developments in the Bawku municipality and the killing of three men, as confirmed by soldiers from the Ghana Armed Forces.
While I recognise that our security services face the difficult task of securing peace in the Bawku area, the military must work hand in hand with the police to provide safety and security in the Bawku municipality and across the nation.
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