A suspected gunman has been arrested, and a cache of weapons and ammunition recovered following a cordon and search operation carried out by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) in the Binduri District of the Upper East Region.
The operation, conducted in the early hours of Monday, April 21, 2025, is part of ongoing security efforts to restore peace in Bawku and its surrounding communities, which have recently experienced a series of violent clashes and sporadic gunfire.
In a statement signed by Brigadier General Eric Aggrey-Quarshie, Director General of Public Relations, the GAF said troops stationed in Binduri responded swiftly to sporadic gunshots near the Binduri Central Market. The troops immediately cordoned off the area to contain any threats.
A joint security team comprising personnel from the 11 Mechanised Battalion, the Joint Task Force, and the Ghana Police Service conducted a thorough search of the vicinity, leading to the arrest and the seizure of arms and ammunition.
During the operation, one suspected gunman was apprehended and handed over to the Police.
The security team also seized a number of military-grade items, including:
- One empty M16 rifle magazine
- An AK-47 rifle
- A G3 rifle
- 370 rounds of M16 and AK-47 ammunition
- 128 rounds of G3 ammunition
- A machete
- Four fragmentation jackets
- A pair of boots
- One helmet
Later that day, unidentified gunmen attempted to infiltrate Binduri, but military personnel on patrol intercepted the attempt. This resulted in an exchange of gunfire, after which the assailants fled the scene.
The GAF reported that the situation is currently under control and that troops remain on high alert to address any further threats.
“The GAF, in collaboration with other security agencies, remains committed to safeguarding the peace and security of Bawku and urges residents and the general public to support efforts to restore normalcy,” the statement concluded.
