A tragic incident marred this year's Fire Festival (Bugum Chugu) celebrations in Bimbilla as a female student of the Bimbilla Senior High School was shot and killed by a stray bullet on Saturday, July 6.
The victim, identified as Fatima, reportedly died instantly after being struck in the neck by a bullet discharged by an unidentified celebrant wielding a small arm.
Her body was transported to the hospital morgue by security personnel shortly after the incident.
Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes during the festivities, with celebrants firing guns despite prior warnings issued by the Municipal Security Council against the use of firearms and other dangerous materials.
