{"id":140625,"date":"2024-01-18T13:25:37","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T13:25:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/18\/security-high-in-bawku-after-gunmen-killed-2\/"},"modified":"2024-01-18T13:25:37","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T13:25:37","slug":"security-high-in-bawku-after-gunmen-killed-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/18\/security-high-in-bawku-after-gunmen-killed-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Security high in Bawku after gunmen killed 2 \u2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Security has been heightened in the Upper East Region following a reported attack by unidentified gunmen in Bawku.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The shootings resulted in the death of two individuals.<\/p>\n<p>The cause of this latest shooting is yet to be determined, as security personnel intensify investigations to prevent any escalation.<\/p>\n<p>Reports say the shooting occurred around noon on Wednesday when unknown gunmen opened fire at tricycle operators near the Bawku Community Centre.<\/p>\n<p>Six people were shot in this incident, one died on the spot and the other died this morning while receiving treatment.<\/p>\n<p>The remaining four were currently in two different hospitals recovering.<\/p>\n<p>This has caused widespread fear in the township. 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