Bawku: Military Ransack Homes, Brutalize Civilians Following Killing of Soldier on Monday

Military officers in Bawku, in the Upper East Region, on Tuesday night, raided the homes of civilians, brutalized men, and destroyed many properties.

The incident comes after the killing of a soldier by unidentified gunmen in the troubled town on Monday afternoon.

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Several homes were ransacked by the soldiers who are believed to have carried out the act, in retaliation for the murder of their colleague.

In an attempt to calm nerves, the Kusaug Traditional Council issued a press release on Tuesday evening, condemning the killing of the military officer. This, however, was not enough to appease the men in uniform, who, a few hours later, stormed the homes of residents in Rambo style.

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It is unknown at this stage if any persons were arrested during the raid. However, many residents were reportedly beaten to a pulp and are currently receiving treatment in various hospitals in Bawku.

More to follow.