At least six people have been confirmed dead and two others critically injured following a violent armed attack on the Chenchire community, a farming settlement near Mandari in the Bole District of the Savannah Region.
The incident, which occurred on the afternoon of Thursday, August 28, 2025, plunged the community into fear and chaos. Terrified residents abandoned their homes and fled into nearby bushes, leaving the village virtually deserted until security personnel arrived.
In a statement, the Savannah Regional Police Command said a team led by the Bole Divisional Commander, Chief Superintendent Alex Adjeivie, was immediately dispatched to the area after reports of the assault reached police at about 2:00 p.m.
On arrival, officers discovered six lifeless bodies lying in different locations across the village, suggesting that the victims were targeted in separate attacks.
The deceased have been identified as Nyor Nyawile, aged about 70, Nyoropor Nanii Nuuro, 55, Sachera, 71, Namii Tsipor, 80, and Kwabena Bogara, 29. The sixth victim, whose name was not immediately released, is also believed to be a resident of Chenchire.
Two others, 80-year-old Sansah Sinkpe and 43-year-old Sansah Boonie, sustained serious injuries during the attack. They were rushed to the Bole District Hospital, where they remain under intensive care.
Police confirmed that the bodies of the deceased have since been transported to the Damongo Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy as investigations continue.
While the motive for the assault remains unclear, residents suspect the attack may be linked to renewed tensions in the Bole area, which has in recent years witnessed intermittent clashes over chieftaincy disputes, land ownership, and resource use.
The Savannah Regional Police Command has assured the public that a thorough investigation is underway to identify and arrest the perpetrators. Additional security patrols have been deployed to Chenchire and surrounding communities to restore calm and prevent possible reprisals.
The attack has left surviving residents deeply shaken, with many afraid to return to their homes. Local leaders are calling for urgent government intervention to strengthen security and protect vulnerable rural communities in the region.
