Man Shot and Burned in Binduri as Tensions Spill Over from Bawku Conflict

 Man Shot and Burned in Binduri as Tensions Spill Over from Bawku Conflict

A disturbing act of violence in the Upper East Region has left the Binduri community in shock, as a man was reportedly shot dead and his body set ablaze alongside his motorcycle in what many believe is fallout from the protracted chieftaincy dispute in Bawku.

Eyewitnesses reported that the victim appeared to have been ambushed, though the full circumstances remain under investigation. Graphic evidence from the scene shows what seems to be an armed individual near the lifeless body, sparking concerns about increasing lawlessness in the area. After being shot, the man’s body and his motorcycle were dragged into dry grass and set on fire — a brutal act that underscores the escalating tension in the region.

The violent incident comes on the heels of a high-level visit from Commissioner of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno, who was recently in the area to assess the situation following unrest in Bawku. That earlier conflict claimed the life of a Kusasi youth during clashes with security forces, further straining relations between communities and the police.

While there has been no official comment from the Ghana Police Service on the Binduri attack, locals are calling for swift investigations and greater security presence. Many fear that the conflict, once confined to Bawku, is now spreading into neighboring districts like Binduri and Pusiga — bringing with it a dangerous wave of violence.

Residents are urged to remain cautious and cooperate with authorities as the situation unfolds. The government and security agencies are under pressure to act decisively to prevent further loss of life and restore calm to the troubled region.