One person has been killed, and five others are in critical condition after gunmen opened fire on a bus traveling from Bawku to Bolgatanga.
The bus, which was reported to be under military escort at the time of the attack, was ambushed by the assailants.
The accompanying military officers managed to contain the situation and prevent further casualties.
The injured victims have been rushed to the Upper East Regional Hospital in Bolgatanga for urgent medical attention.
While the motive behind the attack remains unclear, it is reportedly linked to the ongoing chieftaincy conflict in Bawku.
The Bawku area had enjoyed relative peace for about two weeks until recently, when gunmen dressed in military uniforms stormed a residence, killing a woman and her two children.
This latest attack has raised the total number of deaths in the area to 46 since the conflict re-emerged in October 2024.
Tensions have escalated significantly following these developments, with residents expressing fear and calling for increased security measures to prevent further violence.