The Mamprugu Youth Association (MAYA) has strongly condemned the armed attack on a passenger bus travelling under military escort from Bolgatanga to Bawku on Saturday, July 13, marking the second such incident in just four days.
The assault has further heightened fears over the fragile security situation in the region.
In a statement issued following the attack, MAYA said: "Unlike the Bazua incident, where the military's failure to act exposed the vehicle and lives to merciless attack, we commend the Ghana Armed Forces for their courageous and decisive response today.
Their professionalism and resolve affirm their capacity to protect the defenceless and uphold law and order when allowed to operate without political constraint." MAYA urged the Ghana Police Service to emulate the military's example, referencing previous concerns over perceived leniency towards elements fuelling unrest in Bawku. "The regrettable episode where the Inspector General of Police apologised to people who are responsible for repeated breaches of peace and other acts, including murder, arson, and sabotage, must not reoccur.
