A civilian convoy under military escort was attacked on Monday in northern Ghana, resulting in the deaths of three people and leaving another injured, according to the Ghana Armed Forces.
About 140 civilians travelling from Bawku to Bolgatanga were being escorted when unknown gunmen opened fire at Binduri, the military said in an official statement.
Security personnel responded to the assault and managed to repel the attackers, killing seven of them during the exchange.
Authorities also recovered a locally manufactured firearm, a G3 rifle, and ammunition from a suspect who attempted to escape.
Ten additional individuals have been taken into custody and are currently helping with ongoing investigations, the statement confirmed.
The Ghana Armed Forces urged the public not to obstruct security operations and extended condolences to the bereaved families.
This latest incident adds to the prolonged unrest in the Bawku area, where longstanding chieftaincy disputes between the Kusasi and Mamprusi communities have repeatedly triggered violence over several decades.
The region has experienced recurring cycles of retaliatory attacks, curfews, and intensified security deployments, with frequent disruptions to trade routes and daily activities due to violence targeting civilians and security personnel.
Despite repeated mediation attempts by governments and traditional leaders over the years, the conflict remains unresolved, keeping the area among Ghana’s most volatile security hotspots.