Ghanaian military repels attack on civilian convoy, seven assailants killed

Africa, Crime Diary

ACCRA, Ghana (NPA) — The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed that an escort convoy protecting 140 civilians came under attack by unknown gunmen in Binduri on Monday, April 27, 2026.

According to a statement issued by the Department of Public Relations at General Headquarters, Burma Camp, Accra, the convoy, which was traveling from Bawku to Bolgatanga, was shot at multiple times, resulting in the death of three civilians and leaving one other injured.

According to a statement signed by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin of the Ghana Navy, Acting Director General, Public Relations, the military said troops successfully repelled the attack, killing seven of the assailants during the ensuing gun battle.

“In pursuit, the military discovered and retrieved from an escapee who went to a mosque, a G3 automatic rifle, two filled magazines of 20 rounds each and 176 rounds of additional ammunition,” the statement said, adding that 10 suspects have been arrested and are assisting with ongoing investigations.

The Armed Forces cautioned the public against interfering with military operations and urged full cooperation with security agencies.

It also extended condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Binduri is a district and town in the northeastern part of Ghana, located in the Upper East Region, close to the border with Burkina Faso. It lies near Bawku, an area that has experienced periodic security tensions.