Ghana Armed Forces recover rifles and ammo after gunfire incident near Binduri market

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has intensified operations in Bawku and its surrounding communities following renewed gunfire and clashes in the area.

In a statement issued on April 21 2025 and signed by Brigadier General E. Aggrey-Quashie, Director General of Public Relations, the GAF announced that troops had conducted a cordon and search operation at Binduri.

This followed reports of sporadic gunshots near the Binduri Central Market in the early hours of Monday.

A joint team from the 11 Mechanised Battalion and the Joint Task Force, with support from the Police, moved swiftly to the scene.

The area was cordoned off to allow for a thorough search.

“One suspected gunman was arrested and handed over to the Police,” the statement said.

Weapons and items retrieved included an AK-47 rifle, a G3 rifle, an empty M16 magazine, 370 rounds of M16 and AK-47 ammunition, 128 rounds of G3 ammunition, a machete, four fragmentation jackets, a pair of boots, and one helmet.

Later that day, unidentified gunmen were reported to have attempted entering Binduri.

They were intercepted by military personnel on patrol, resulting in an exchange of gunfire. The attackers fled the scene.

According to the GAF, calm has been restored in the area. Troops remain on high alert to respond to any further disturbances.

The Armed Forces said it is working with other security agencies to support peace efforts in Bawku.

It urged residents and the general public to cooperate as steps continue to bring lasting calm to the area.