In a harrowing turn of events on Saturday night, a bus travelling from Garu in the Upper East Region to Kumasi in the Ashanti Region came under attack by gunmen, leaving scores of passengers with serious injuries.
The incident occurred around 8:00 PM in Pusi-Namoo, a suburb of Bolgatanga.
According to eyewitness accounts, the bus was ambushed by the assailants, who indiscriminately opened fire on the vehicle as it travelled along a relatively quiet stretch of road.
The sound of gunfire shattered the otherwise calm evening, sending shockwaves through the local community.